[crdoconnor]

If you attend a protest you probably have 100x as much impact on the political system as somebody who votes.

If you strike you probably have 200x as much impact on the political system as somebody who votes.

If you are ready and willing be tear gassed, arrested or beaten up for your beliefs you can help shape politics in a way no voter ever has or will.

Non voting isn't some radical new way of showing your disapproval in politics. It doesn't show that they don't have to give a shit about what you think. It's just tacit recognition of the truth. Individual votes are close to insignificant. Real politics happens elsewhere.

[fmdud]

I agree but the idea of "voting" here can be extrapolated into striking, attending protests, etc. as it's really a stand-in for the idea of "making your voice heard", as opposed to "completely opting out of the political process and telling yourself that doing so is making your voice heard".

[crdoconnor]

>the idea of "voting" here can be extrapolated into striking

I don't think that's true in the slightest.