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mk · 3650 days ago · link · · parent · post: If politicians want millenials to vote, it's time to start bribing us
I think that most people that recycle understand the motivation generally, but it goes beyond simply 'being a part of something bigger'. Actions or the lack of action resonates. When you vote, people around you know one more person that votes, so you normalize the behavior. When you vote, you are more likely to follow the outcome of the vote, and the actions of the candidates that win. When you vote, you will see what local ballot initiatives are shaping your community. When you vote, you need to settle in your own mind issues on State referendums. When you vote, you view the world in a way that is different than if you didn't. Voting is essential to a democratic way of life.