Citizens have the civic duty and privilege to vote. To stay home is inexcusable. It is dereliction of duty. Perhaps laws should establish penalties for not voting. To not vote is to despise citizenship.
Wars come and go.
Plenty are being fought right now. Able-bodied citizens have the duty and privilege to fight for their country. To not defend one's country is to despise citizenship. I've already cast my ballot for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I'm already enlisted in the King's army.