Making a run for the presidency in the United States is no small task. From campaign costs to their social media presence, a candidate is battling for arguably the most powerful governmental position in the world.

As a public figure, this candidate lives a celebrity lifestyle and, by virtue of this, they subject themselves to the inevitable scrutiny of the public eye. Therefore, everyone has an opinion regarding said politician.

Despite the public spectacle that is an American election, voting numbers are consistently low in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, slightly above half of the eligible voters cast their ballots in the widely publicized 2016 election. This number is significantly lower than in other developed countries.

Still, everyone’s Twitter feed will give you their opinion on the outcome of the elections and their personal takes on winner, President Donald J. Trump.

It seems unethical to not vote yet complain about or praise the president. If someone did not vote, their opinion should be moot. But, alas, Americans will not save any pent up aggression during their impromptu debates.

Quarreling and spouting out opinions mean absolutely nothing on Twitter or Facebook. What really matters is what is said at the ballot box.

Rather than spectating and arguing about the outcome of the election of our politicians, we should encourage citizens to vote, which will bring a new sense of responsibility and give gravity to their opinions.

As the saying goes: If you didn’t vote, don’t complain.