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In response to "Mandatory voting is nbd, but any fundamental change to the democratic process has to have broad, non-partisan voter support, and it isn't there. -- nm" by Roger More

I get that it is used in other countries, but I am perfectly content with "Didn't Vote" as a worthwhile contribution to elections.

Posted by Name Withheld by Request (aka BlueKopo) Apr 4 '17, 10:28

I prefer the influence for governance lies on those who choose to show up, not those forced to.

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It's not really "forced to" - plenty of people choose not to vote, maybe some are identified and fined, and no one goes to jail or anything. - Roger More Apr 4, 10:34 3
- Australia (who I most know on this issue) gets between 92-95% turnout typically. Canada is about 20-30% lower than that. - Name Withheld by Request Apr 4, 11:05 2
  - I think you're underestimating those who choose not to vote, because they feel they don't know enough to make a good call. - Roger More Apr 4, 11:28 1
    - Oh, I'm not saying that the group can't vote. I'd be fine if they did. But they are actively choosing not to. It's a sign that our country is... - Name Withheld by Request Apr 4, 11:40
"bastards making me vote. I'll show them and vote for Trump!" -- nm - Beaker Apr 4, 10:29 2
- Doesn't sound like that's the case elsewhere, but I figure we have a fairly low bar to clear as is and that those who don't... - Name Withheld by Request Apr 4, 10:31
- "Rhino Majority in Shock Result" -- nm - Reagen Apr 4, 10:31

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