"A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election"

This quote by Bill Vaughan highlights the irony and passiveness of numerous American people when it pertains to taking part in their own democracy. It recommends that while Americans want to go to great lengths, such as crossing an ocean, to combat for the ideals of democracy in other nations, they are not as encouraged to exercise their right to vote in their own nationwide elections. This might be seen as a commentary on the disconnect between the values and actions of American citizens, as well as the absence of importance placed on voting in the nation. It works as a suggestion to not take our democratic rights for given and to actively participate in shaping our own federal government.