Of course voting is useful. But then again, I don't put a big glow to it. Voting is about as essential as washing yourself. It's something you're supposed to do. Now, you can't go around bragging, expecting to get props because you voted. That's stupid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Voting is a basic civic duty like hygiene, not something to brag about or expect rewards for.
- In plain terms
- Voting is just a basic responsibility, not a special achievement.
- What can you take from it?
- Vote because it's required, not for praise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you vote?
- Should voting feel like a privilege or duty?
Another view
It downplays the impact individual votes can have.
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