Look, it should go without saying, and I've refrained from weighing in on the US election so far
But like, given a choice between a bad status quo party that won't persecute minorities and LGBTQ, and a bad authoritarian party that will
You fucking pick the first one
It may but get you any closer to changing anything for the better, and it may leave a bitter taste in your mouth, because let's be honest, Democrats are just "right light" at this point.
But you'll help prevent immediate material and psychological harm to vulnerable people.