When you ask people if they're voting and they say reply no, the response is usually, "I don't have an interest in politics" or even the classic, "They're all idiots, I don't want to even bother." However, more often than not these are usually the same people that chime in on political discussions, like and share your political posts on Facebook and even have the nerve to sit and complain about a political candidate. Not having an interest in politics is completely understandable, it's not everyone's cup of tea. But the moment a person says they have no interest in politics, and then says they really hope (insert presidential candidate) doesn't win, they have an interest in politics. Even if you're not exactly fond of the candidates, you still have an idea of who you don't want in office, and that shows interest.
Often, these people usually say, "but I really don't care, it's just funny."
Politics may be funny to you, but the future of this country is really not funny to me. As a young adult in this country, I will be living with the outcome of this election a lot longer than many people in this country. With that being said, you should be worried as well. We all have to deal with the outcome of this election for the rest of our lives. If that doesn't scare you, then I don't know what to tell you.
Sometimes they even add in, "I really don't care who wins.... as long as it's not (insert name)"
This is where I draw the line. If you really don't want that person to get into office, do you know what you have to do? Vote. Your one vote does make a difference. That one vote completely makes a difference, you can make or break the election. If you don't vote, then you're giving the vote for the person you're against. That's one less vote that would be against them.
So even if you're against one candidate, vote. Even if you couldn't care less about the election, you still should vote. One vote completely alters the election, Everything counts. Your vote is your voice. Your vote is your opinion. Every vote matters.
Please go vote.
