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[-] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 4 points 12 hours ago

I'll still vote, because it is my duty as a citizen.

Then you aren't the target of this! Many folks refuse to vote and then act all upset that their wishes aren't being respected. No shit they aren't, you haven't presented any wishes. None of us chose to be responsible for the future of our nation, but if you want to continue to live in a democracy, then you need to contribute to that democracy. It is a duty as a citizen and in my opinion should be mandatory.

Don't get me wrong though, I completely understand your perspective. Mostly because I've felt a lot of it myself. Make no mistake, I am also blaming and bullying the ass off the current US administration that enabled this and the previous generations that allowed it to progress. But shitting on Boomers doesn't help fix the problems we have today.

Just remember, a state doesn't vote. People vote. Your state votes red because people in that state vote red. If enough people come out to flip that, then the state vote will flip. Voting in local elections will help ensure this much more than only showing up every 4 years to vote in the presidential.

We still, as of now, have a viable path forward that can prevent bloodshed and collapse of American society. I am going to fight tooth and claw to follow that path if we are able. If we aren't, then so be it. But I will not suffer apathy to destroy my home. End of story.

[-] randomdeadguy@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

Thank you so much for this thoughtful response. I didn't think about it that way. You made a very good point about local elections.

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