Rock the vote

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This is the first time in my life I have registered to vote (and plan to do so.)
I have relished the many arguments that my non-voting attitude has sparked. I wonder how many have similar history or are currently still there? I am not looking for argument so much as letting you all know that I have been slowly and surely moved from apathy by many of the members' writings and actions on this forum. I will follow up later with a small assortment of my past (and lingering) issues that kept me from the polls and a few knee-jerk responses I've heard that barely warranted debate (except for the love of the game)

Feel free to chastise my past but be aware that this thread is intended to address real mindsets that still prevail and can be defended. A more effective plan to bring others along is more desirable than just a good argument. I have been active in other ways but not at the polls. I will start with my long running #1 reason and add more later:

The whole electoral system is broken. My vote doesn't count.


ETA: OK, I'll throw in my favorite (easily refuted) knee-jerk response as well:

If you don't vote, you have no right to complain.

(Please don't use that one on a thinking non-voter.)