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To the Editor:
Regarding the piece “These Voters Aren’t Exactly Undecided. They’re Cringing,” by Megan K. Stack (Opinion guest essay, Oct. 20): I find it remarkable that there are still undecided voters who, at this late stage, feel immobilized by the notion that neither of the candidates presents a “good” option or that they simply do not “like” either choice.
To those grappling with the decision to vote outside their usual party lines, or even to vote at all: Yes, the cognitive dissonance you are experiencing is undeniably uncomfortable. However, it’s crucial to reflect on who gains the most from this resulting inaction. It is not the individual voter who benefits but rather those individuals and groups harnessing political power and tribalism for their own interests.
This election transcends mere sports rivalry; it impacts real lives. We owe it to ourselves and to each other to exercise our hard-won right to vote with careful consideration, even when it may be uncomfortable.
— Natasha Thapar-Olmos, Los Angeles
The writer is a licensed psychologist and a professor at Pepperdine University.
To the Editor:
In response to “Battle Is Fierce for Sliver of Pie: Undecided Votes” (front page, Oct. 22): I firmly believe that women have the power to save our nation, and I am confident they will rise to the occasion. Women are acutely aware of the stakes involved—not just concerning their reproductive rights but for a democracy that values and celebrates the rich diversity of its citizens.
As highlighted in the online summary regarding undecided voters: “Both campaigns are sifting through mountains of data to locate these pivotal Americans. They both believe that many of these voters are younger, Black, or Latino. Additionally, the Harris team is particularly focusing on white, college-educated women.”
