Voting Is Messy.

BOYCOTTS; VOTING; ISRAEL-Palestine relations; POLITICAL campaigns; ANTI-Israel boycotts; PALESTINIAN citizens of Israel; ISRAELI apartheid

The article discusses the importance of voting as a collective responsibility and critiques the idea of protest voting or not voting at all. It argues that in a two-party system, voting is a political act that impacts society at large, rather than a personal expression. The article also addresses the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict and criticizes certain groups for their exclusionary and divisive approaches. It emphasizes the need for coalition-building and political collaboration to work towards solutions and advance peace. The article concludes by stating that leaving a ballot blank is not a viable option for those who are genuinely seeking progress. [Extracted from the article]

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