Stop Shaming Those Who Chose Not To Vote
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Stop Shaming Those Who Chose Not To Vote

Remember the golden rule before judging someone for not exercising their right to vote.

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Midterms.

The number one topic that has been on everyone's minds for probably the last month (or longer).

Everywhere you looked, people were proudly wearing their "I voted" sticker or posting on social media they performed their civic duty. Which is great, if that's what you're about.

The United States is one of the few countries in the world where every citizen has the legal right to perform their civic duty, regardless of their race, religion, or gender.

But, newsflash: you, as a citizen, are not required to vote.

It is not mandatory. No one is forcing you to go to the polls. It is your choice.

So, why do we bash those who chose not to vote? Is that really what being an American is all about? Putting others down who think differently than you?

There are so many reasons why someone could choose not to vote: the insanely long lines at the polls, not having enough time during the day, not being fully informed on the candidates, or simply because they choose not to participate in politics.

Whatever the reason, someone's decision to not vote is none of your business.

Unless you are that person's mother, you have no right to yell at someone for a choice they chose not to make.

Anyways, what will your opinion do? It won't make them go to the polls and it will make them not want to vote even more? How do you even know they are going to vote for your party? They could vote totally opposite of you, and your high school schpeal would all be for nothing.

Ask yourself, are political differences really worth losing a friendship or relationship over?

If it is, then you're a really bad friend and should probably re-evaluate.

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