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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 alyaza@beehaw.org to c/askbeehaw@beehaw.org

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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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[–] Gaywallet@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

by creating longer lines and a wasting their tax funds

This assumes the voting process will stay exactly the same as it is today

Of note - mandatory only means that it is legally required. It does not mean you have to force them to show up. It specifies nothing in terms of actual implementation, other than a law requiring a vote.