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Lazy voters: We have you to blame

Do you long for the days of “greatness”? Of generations past, of times of unity, of prosperity, safety, great national price, etc. A time of a truly great democracy?

It’s easy – vote!

Yet, again more than 40 percent of eligible voters did not vote. Yep, that is four out of 10 of Americans. And when the vote splits about 50/50, that means three out of 10 are determining the flavor of your American life. No wonder we got Trumped.

Talk to your family members, your neighbors, your co-workers – tell them why you voted and why it is important that they vote (there’s a 40 percent chance they didn’t).

David Clopton, Fresno

This story was originally published November 17, 2016 at 5:29 PM with the headline "Lazy voters: We have you to blame."

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