"The polls look good so I don't need to vote" or "The polls look bad so why bother voting" Notice that in both lazy rationalizations the desired effect is to not contribute No, you #vote You always vote Perfection isn't on the menu Cynicism is acceptance You only improve our world by participating Not participating serves nothing but entitled self-regard, and effectively says "I don't care if #fascism rules" You *say* you care. But do you really? The proof is participation