Election day is just a few weeks away, and the stakes are high here in Pennsylvania. I see many undecided voters among my peers who feel they cannot support either candidate. While I completely understand why, I also see why voting in this election is imperative. The past few elections have wholly altered the trajectory of the political spectrum in the United States. People no longer fear the repercussions of their unpopular thoughts, primarily when rooted in intolerance and bigotry. Instead, hate groups bask in this newfound representation, using these very political figures to spearhead their violent attacks and domestic terrorism. Inflated egos and narcissism further fuel this, resulting in laws and changes that are reversing necessary progress that the United States has made. We can potentially prevent that by showing up on Election Day. Slight change is better than no change and far better than the alternative.
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