Very few people bother to vote anyway.

[G_j]

4. Of course

Hey, I voted for Nader, as Bush already had my state locked solid. I actually had to write him in, so I was making a statement for sure. But the system is not set up for a third parity, and the two parties have tightened their hold even further. Nader wasn't even allowed in the debates, and was arrested when he tried to attend as an audience member.The deck is so powerfully stacked, the league of women voters withdrew from supporting the debates. Yes a third party makes a statement, I'll agree with that. But that's it. They will never let a third party win. I think Ross Perot cemented that. I guess it comes down to if that statement is worth the possible outcome of the greater evil being elected. I don't need to go over all the arguments. I've supported people that many here hate, like Cynthia McKinney and Ralph Nader. I know the whole discussion well, and this is how I feel at this time in history. Things are worse than bad, it's an emergency. I'd rather make my statements the rest of the days the year. Movements like Occupy will continue.

On edit: I realize we are brushing against a territory of discussion that is not actually allowed here (advocating third party voting)
We can however discuss the mechanics of the system etc. I would love it if our system could be reformed so that other parties could have a chance.