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The Perfect Argument for Voting Is Other People
Before you give up on democracy, picture the dumbest person you know making all of America’s decisions for you
Look, I get it.
It’s easy to feel discouraged. It’s easy to feel like your voice won’t be heard, your interests and concerns drowned out by a swarm of bullies who don’t appear to share many of the thoughts you previously hoped were a bit more universally accepted.
Maybe you think common decency and common sense aren’t quite so common after all.
Maybe you’re just exhausted.
You’re probably thinking, “Instead of heading down to the polls and voting, why don’t I just stay home and, you know, not vote?”
Well, before you officially make that decision, here are two things you should do:
First, take a moment for yourself, free from all distractions. Turn off your television; pause that podcast. Whatever you’re doing, it can wait. Now that you’re alone with your thoughts, take a deep breath, and think of the dumbest person you know.
Yes, the dumbest person you hear from or about on any given day will line up to vote very soon, and if you’re even the…
