The Green Party candidate courts atheists via Twitter.

Dr. Jill Stein, the Green Party’s candidate for president in 2016, is seeking the atheist vote.

Earlier today, Stein responded to a tweet from American Atheists President David Silverman asking if she would openly seek the support of atheists.

Silverman tweeted:

@DrJillStein, do you want the #AtheistVoter? Will you ask for it?

Stein responded that she would seek the atheist vote:

I ask for the votes of everyone in America who upholds people planet and peace over profit – including atheists.

I ask for the votes of everyone in America who upholds people planet and peace over profit – including atheists. https://t.co/sxbVB8g12K — Dr. Jill Stein (@DrJillStein) July 26, 2016

While it is wonderful that Stein is recognizing atheists, it is doubtful that many atheists will actually support the Green Party candidate.

In fact, there are plenty of good reasons why atheists should not support Stein. For example: Stein has no political experience; Stein joined Donald Trump in praising the bigotry driven Brexit decision, and then tried to cover-up her support of Brexit; and Stein, by representing the Green Party, panders to the anti-science crowd.

But most important, Stein cannot win, and a vote for Stein is ultimately a vote for Trump.

In fact, for most atheists, pragmatic concerns make Stein an unacceptable choice.

Indeed, when one contemplates the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency, it is remarkable that any reasonable person is willing to throw their vote away on Stein, and risk the devastating consequences.