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Extremism on one side causes extremism on the other, and vice versa. Weakly held moderate views that are open to change when presented with new information are more productive to functioning democracy than both extremists who condemn anyone that doesn’t subscribe.

This is a terrible road to go down. Abstaining should not be seen as support.

Abstaining should however be seen as allowing others to act with impunity.

Not really. No one has enough time in their life to be informed and opinionated about every single topic of at least minor importance. No one is superior because they’re perpetually high strung from constant political news cycles.

I didn't say that though.

It could also be said, equally assuredly, that active, engaged voters are what creates the conditions for Donald Trump to arise.