it's election season, Beehaw, so — what are your thoughts on compulsory (mandatory) voting? - eviltoast

good idea/bad idea, necessary democratic reform or authoritarian imposition? are there better or worse ways to do it?

  • alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgOPM
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    2 months ago

    That said, some have a religious prerogative to not vote, and should be eligible for an exemption.

    this is, as i understand, the case in Australia—which i would consider the most compelling example of compulsory voting in practice.