A GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVE VOTING One alternative to the pragmatic choice of the lesser evil is conscientious objection, meaning the examination and use of personal integrity, the harnessing of anger under discipline for maximum results (MLK), and the use of civil disobedience tactics in electoral politics. Why do I say that? I dont think that continuing the status quo is going to effect the necessary changes to reduce global violence, whether it be economic, military or ecological. Secondly, there is a marked and impactful difference between not voting as an act of apathy, and taking a forceful and principled stand to withdraw your consent from a broken system. If you act because of your conscience, you will undertake actions that are integrally cohesive, whereas voting for the status quo may be a surrendering of your personal integrity, and an apathetic absence of voting given what we face is indeed pathetic. What you should do depends on whether you think the Democratic Party will suddenly grow a brain, a heart and a soul, or whether the Democrats will continue their search for personal enrichment and the self-righteousness that comes with defeating a foe rather than transforming life for the masses and a planet begging for help.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 01:38:06 +0000
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