Jesse Williams is using his influence, yet again, to help bring power into the peopleās hands.
In an election PSA, posted by super PAC Save the Day on YouTube Tuesday, the āGreyās 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 doesnāt count or may choose not to vote because they donāt like either candidate.
āIf someone says, āDemocracy is a sham, those people donāt speak for me... the systemās rigged,ā you say, āVote,āā Williams says in the video. āSomeone says, āI was making a statement by not voting,ā and then you say, āWell I canāt hear it.āā
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 arenāt registered to vote canāt sit on a jury, choose their mayor, city council, district attorney or decide what local measures are passed.
āThis government was designed to be changed,ā he continues. āYou 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 donāt 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