Eh, that's fairly problematic in a country like the US - with a population of well over 308 million. Plus lots of terrritory, and all the state rules that conflict with the federal ones. Be a nightmare to make sure everyone voted. They have enough problems getting people to participate in the annual census - where they are counted. And let's not forget all the illegals immigrants.
Another example of what works in your neck of the woods, probably won't work in mine. Because, you know, we have completely different trees and hills, etc.
But even if they could do it? I don't think compulsory voting is a hot idea. People should have the right to abstain. It's always been part of the parliamentary process actually. And it is voting in a way - abstaining. You state by abstaining that you don't agree or like anyone on the ballot. I believe people should have that right. Luckily for me, I live in the US and do. ;-)
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Date: 2010-11-03 04:44 pm (UTC)Be a nightmare to make sure everyone voted. They have enough problems getting people to participate in the annual census - where they are counted. And let's not forget all the illegals immigrants.
Another example of what works in your neck of the woods, probably won't work in mine. Because, you know, we have completely different trees and hills, etc.
But even if they could do it? I don't think compulsory voting is a hot idea. People should have the right to abstain. It's always been part of the parliamentary process actually. And it is voting in a way - abstaining. You state by abstaining that you don't agree or like anyone on the ballot. I believe people should have that right. Luckily for me, I live in the US and do. ;-)