Compulsory voting?

[B00Mer]

Some of you may or may not know that in Australia, voting in government elections is compulsory.

If you don’t vote, you get fined (around $90). It’s taken very seriously. It’s compulsory for all local, state and federal elections.

Do you guys think it should be compulsory? It’s seen as your basic duty as a citizen.

(Note if you have a good reason why you couldn’t vote you can appeal the fine eg you were in hospital, overseas etc).

What say you???

 

[B00Mer]

Huh, no takers on this topic.. kinda shocked.. I think Canada should adopt Compulsory voting, and Compulsory military services.. but that's just me.

 

[Twin_Moose]

I wouldn't be in support of compulsory voting the abstain vote speaks volumes

 

[petros]

I voted Provincial yesterday. The independent neighbour from across the lane on Rae got my vote.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

As long as the choice "None of the above" or the ability to spoil ones ballot is available, I have no issue with compulsory voting. But right now we already have enough ignorant people (lets call them Liberals) voting so not sure what adding 50% more will do.