>> Only seen a few I Voted stickers so far. Figure only communists would publicly display their virtue at this time.
Au contraire! I’m proudly wearing my “I voted” sticker.
To me “virtue signaling” is when a person makes a point of letting you know he is better than you are because he holds the “correct” (liberal) viewpoint. Voting is for both parties, and also those who belong to 3d parties or no party at all. The sticker gives you no clue as to how the person voted. (Though in my case the MAGA hat might!)
At worst, I could be accused of “acting superior” because I’m wearing a sticker that says I took the time to vote compared to someone who didn’t. But I seriously doubt that most non-voters feel ashamed or inferior to voters. A few do, but for most it’s quite the opposite. They think it’s a foolish waste of time to vote and think they are superior and “too important” to spend the time.
I see the sticker as a sign of camaraderie among fellow American/voters. Not as a putdown against anyone who can’t/doesn’t vote.
JMO.
>> Only seen a few I Voted stickers so far. Figure only communists would publicly display their virtue at this time.
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I wore my I Voted Early sticker for four days before my wife complained.
I’ll buy that. I was just thinking how we’re an underground movement, no yard signs or bumber stuckers, and that the sticker would point to the left. At least in my neighborhood. But your point is well taken - there’s certainly nothing WRONG with wearing it.
I love my I VOTED stickers. I put them on my wallet and I got tons of them all faded out. It's my thing. Also I think I need a new wallet.
This is my first time voting absentee. And, you DONT GET A STICKER.
Another tradition destroyed.
Bagster