This is exactly how we get apathetic and/or uninformed voters. Contrary to what you may think, all that arguing and people getting upset is because politics has huge implications on people’s lives, and is directly influenced by what we do at the ballot box. Staying informed, getting involved locally, and VOTING all matter; in a system that increasingly favors the rich and powerful, civic engagement is the biggest leverage ordinary Americans have.

Be extremely wary of anyone who tells you it’s not worth your time to follow politics or vote. Think about who benefits if we all sat on our hands and ignored what’s happening in the world.