Paul anticipates a number of objections when he starts discussing election.  These objections are still raised to this day.

Romans 9:14 "What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there?"

Romans 9:19 "Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?"

They might be worded slightly differently but these objections are still raised today.  However once Paul's argument is understood we realize that salvation is a wonderful work of God as He is always the first one to act.  He alone can change our obstinate hearts and if He did not, we would all be condemned to hell for our wicked nature.