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Despite the disgust - we have no privilege not to vote

2020-02-29T23:39:09.354Z


Emily Amrusi


They deserve what they think, and we won't come to vote. We will issue a long Israeli language to politicians. For campaigners. To consultants. We're tired of it. They deserve to have our little demonstration in front of the cynical leaders - and we won't go through the ballot box at all. We'll go for a walk, the streams go crazy, buy kids clothes for Seder, have season-end specials in stores, invite friends to the fire, have a beautiful sun, sit outside.

But the state is not "they" but us. And we have no privilege not to attend this event, which is strikingly similar to the family joy of people we do not suffer: we do not deserve to come, but what a choice we have.

If we demonstrate, we will protest against ourselves. If wiped, we will only hurt ourselves. A decision not to participate in the democratic process is like a mental decline from the country. It cuts off citizens from the Great House Committee. Beyond that, it instantly gives power to those whose values ​​are not your values. Simple math: Any voice you didn't contribute to the camp you identify with is a voice you gave to the opposite camp. Anyone who doesn't touch the blue cardboard box tomorrow - gives his or her ID number to the contestant as a gift.

The right will have a net gain from any left-back supporter; The left will win more votes than any right-wing supporter who will skip the vote. Also voting for a party that clearly will not pass the blocking percentage is what you give to the party you despise, because by doing so you increase your opponent's power. There is no escape. Between the flow of streams in the wadi and the end of the season at the mall - jump to the blue box, give it a kiss like Uncle Mouse. Family is family. It is said that "family does not choose"? So in this family, the state, yes choose.

In front of the slots, ask who are the most worthy people. Who has receipts for actions they did and not words they said. Who has a clear platform that doesn't collect clichés. And those who are least likely to push the democracy cart once more. I myself will vote for the same party I voted for in the previous election, which has not disappointed me so far. Take a look at the notes: Of everyone, who do you think might drag us to the blue box for the fourth time, and who will do everything he can to prevent it.

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Source: israelhayom

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