#164 Compulsory voting

ByLukas
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There is no such thing as “abstaining from voting” in life.

Whether I decide to write today or not, I’m living my life and voting for an identity.

Whether I decide to do yoga today or not, I’m living a life and voting for an identity.

Whether I eat healthily today or not, I’m living my life and voting for an identity.

Whether I spend time with my family or not, I’m living my life and voting for an identity.

Voting is compulsory. Voting is inevitable.

You might as well do it intentionally.

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    The theologist waking up early every morning to go surfing.

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    The motorcycle repair shop owner writing philosophy books.

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