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it's election season, Beehaw, so — what are your thoughts on compulsory (mandatory) voting? (beehaw.org)
submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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good idea/bad idea, necessary democratic reform or authoritarian imposition? are there better or worse ways to do it?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Absolutely not. You don't think anyone deserves your vote, that's your business.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Most places with compulsory voting still have a 'none of the above' option and/or write-in.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Oh yes, what a great option. Make people destroy a ballot instead of not acting like a fucking control freak.