Shopping v. Voting

Democracy is an alternative to, not a product of, capitalism.
People should vote not with thier purchases but with their minds.
I watch, albeit disappointedly, Obama and Hilary and consider their views and policies. I do not give such consideration to which brand of bran flakes to buy. Nor do I expect anyone else. We are far removed from our purchases, I do not have to look the unfairly paid coffee bean farmer when I order a cappucino from an unethically sourcing vendor. The blood from the miscarried foetus of a sweatshop worker does not stain my GAP chino's.