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Comment author: ata 12 May 2010 04:17:52AM *  -1 points [-]

Here's a good reason to vote: even though it probably won't affect the outcome of the election, you should vote because people will think better of you if you do. The utility of being seen to vote, regardless of who you actually vote for, often exceeds the cost.

If that is the only reason you're voting, then you can save time by not voting but telling people you did.

Comment author: metaphysicist 07 September 2012 11:31:29PM 1 point [-]

Only if your conscience exacts no penalties for lying.