Don’t Be Discouraged. Voting Will Make You Powerful

BY: Scott Bennett

We vote for civic duty, freedom, patriotism, and to honor the sacrifices made for our voting rights.

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Voting is more than just a civic duty, it's a commitment worth the effort to protect our democracy.

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Not voting can signal dissatisfaction with a flawed political system, a quiet protest against a corrupt political class.

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Voting empowers us to control our destiny, curb wealth's influence, and make institutions listen to us effectively.

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Voting, like the 19th Amendment, empowered women beyond voting, challenging legal constraints on property and more.

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The wealthy vote more, in 2008, 81.6% of those making over $150,000 voted, compared to 50.1% earning less.

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The wealthy are more politically active: higher voting rates, campaign contributions, contacting reps, and more.

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Learn from the rich, their voting impacts their lives. If we all vote in self-interest, we can shape government.

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