A few days ago I went down to the local DMV (Department of motor vehicles) to get a drivers permit. Im 19 so I figure its about time I try to get a permit which will lead to my drivers license. I meet the person who is responsible for that kind of stuff. I showed her my birth certificate and my social security card. She said that it wasnt enough and that I needed more information to make sure that Im really me. So I dig in my wallet and showed her my sheriffs ID which is a photo ID and she said that it wouldnt work because the county doesnt issue those anymore. At this point I was getting mad. So I said, these are not enough? You cant get much better than a social security card and a birth certificate. And she said no. I was about ready to yell at her but I held my tongue. Then she figured out that I was 19 and she said that If Im under the age of 21 then I have to bring my parents. I thought to myself what?!?!!?!?!. Then I left the place stunned. Apparently in the county were I live, your not and adult till your 21. I always thought that your an adult at 18. I can vote at this age and I can also die for my country at this age but I cant get a drivers permit without parental permission. I think this is totally ridiculous. Who else thinks so?