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There’s a selection bias baked into US democracy that most people never stop to consider. Owning a car significantly increases the likelihood of voting. (maxmautner.com)

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[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

I don't disagree that people being lazy and apathetic is a huge issue... but so is disenfranchisement. Telling people who have less recourse in voting than others to "just suck it up" is about as unhelpful as it gets.