The second part, the non-bolded part (I actually remembered to BOLD something this time...), I 100% agree with.
The first part... I'm just saying I think there needs to be less "convincing" and a whole lot more understanding of the ramifications of any decision, any decision, made... I think if someone actually understands the "consequences", there would be more "OK I gotta hold my nose on this but... gotta do it". Out of civic duty. Out of an understanding of the consequences of having the WRONG person in a position of power. Out of allowing the lesser of two evils into office because the lesser evil is, well, less evil. Out of knowing that you might not get exactly what you want but... getting 50% or 10% of what you want is better than getting 100% of what you DON'T want. Etc...
I think I repeated myself about 5 times in that last bit, each in a different manner... But, whichever works.