Jesse Williams Has A Message For Americans Who Say They Aren't Voting

šŸ—£PSA for those who say their vote doesn't matter.

Jesse Williams is using his influence, yet again, to help bring power into the peopleā€™s hands.

In an election PSA, posted by super PAC Save the Day on YouTube Tuesday, the ā€œGreyā€™s Anatomyā€ actor stresses the importance of Americans utilizing their vote and getting others to do the same. He directly addresses the cynical Americans who may believe that their vote doesnā€™t count or may choose not to vote because they donā€™t like either candidate.

ā€œIf someone says, ā€˜Democracy is a sham, those people donā€™t speak for me... the systemā€™s rigged,ā€™ you say, ā€˜Vote,ā€™ā€ Williams says in the video. ā€œSomeone says, ā€˜I was making a statement by not voting,ā€™ and then you say, ā€˜Well I canā€™t hear it.ā€™ā€

Williams then goes on to inform viewers that democratic participation goes far beyond which candidate may win the presidential race. He adds that those who arenā€™t registered to vote canā€™t sit on a jury, choose their mayor, city council, district attorney or decide what local measures are passed.

ā€œThis government was designed to be changed,ā€ he continues. ā€œYou can either make that change or you can take what little they give you.ā€

He wraps with a reminder of the harsh reality that despite the tireless work it took to get many Americans the civil liberties they rightfully deserve, there are still people who donā€™t want you to.

Give them a word, Jesse!

Learn how to register to vote in your state here and watch the full video below.

H/T Mic

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