A-Infos (en) US, Eugene, Mmedia, Anarchists burn ballots in protest

While millions of Americans were casting their ballots in polls across the 
United States on Tuesday, a group of five self-proclaimed anarchists burned 
theirs in front of the U.S. Post Office on 5th Avenue and Willamette Street in 
downtown Eugene. ---- The group was protesting the act of voting in the United 
States, saying that voting does not give people real power to make a difference. 
Each person had a unique perspective on what should replace the current system 
in the United States and the world. However, they shared the belief that in 
addition to voting, the current systems of government and states is 
fundamentally flawed.

They huddled together around a portable barbecue as they lit ballots on fire. As 
the ballots burned, many of them said the ballots were highly effective in 
warming their hands.

"The best use of my ballot was for kindling," activist Ian Roger said.

When the ballots finished burning, they were careful to not spill any ash onto 
the sidewalk. Then they unfurled a sign that said, "Whoever they vote for we are 
ungovernable." As they walked down Willamette Street to the federal courthouse 
displaying the sign, a woman stopped them and asked if they knew where a ballot 
drop box was.

They laughed and collectively pointed at the barbecue.

news@dailyemerald.com
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