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

Chris Rosenthall

Oct 8, 2018·3 min read

New York State Senator Brian Benjamin, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and Dr. Hazel Dukes at a voter registration event outside Sylvia’s Restaurant on National Voter Registration Day, September 22, 2020. Photo: Pacific Press/Getty Images

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…