Commentary
ERIE, Pa.—Every election cycle in America, plenty of people will decide, for one reason or another, not to show up to vote. Their reasons often vary. They may not like either candidate’s personality or may not feel either candidate represents their views—or they just don’t think the government will change, no matter who is in power.
Sometimes, however, they make that decision based on cues from someone who they believe has their and the country’s best interests at heart, somehow thinking that by abstaining from voting, they are sending a message. In the heat of the moment, though, they forget the real-life consequences of elections….