Wow, to those saying to not vote, that's a TERRIBLE way to protest. If you don't like either of the candidates that much, you should STILL go out to vote, ESPECIALLY if you're a young voter (since they tend to have the poorest turnout).
The BEST way to protest is to INVALIDATE your vote. Put a check next to BOTH parties, so your vote "doesn't count." Why is this better than not voting at all? Because it still shows you as a voter, that you turned up to vote. Nobody will know that you personally invalidated your vote, since voting is anonymous and nobody knows who anyone else voted for (ignoring the fact that many people feel the need to vocalize who they voted for).
Also, it's worth noting that if there were a great number of invalidated votes, it sends a clear message to the candidates that they're doing something wrong. It's like saying "we want our vote to go to someone else, not any of you", which prompts them to either change their platforms so they listen to people more, or it lets others know that they may have a chance at getting votes so they may step up to take the place of those currently running.
In the end, what I'm saying is to get out there and let your voice get heard. Whether your voting for Obama, McCain, or invalidating your vote, just get out there and let your voice get heard. The only thing worse than voting for a candidate who turns out to be terrible is not voting at all. Don't stifle your own voice, get out there and let your country know that you have a voice, and you
want to be heard!
