| > Apathy and laziness. Apathy is a valid position. Let them not vote. So what? > Plus in the us there have been quite a few states which try to pass laws for the sole purpose of making it more difficult for certain groups, usually minorities, to vote. Making voting voting compulsory would do a lot to solve that. Yes, then make laws to solve the real problem. > I'm sorry, but that's just stupid. If anything it's forced democracy and not even remotely close to totalitarianism. It's not only forcing democracy but the current flavor of it, no matter how sick it is. > What I've heard from Australians is that a common thing there is spoiling your ballet if you don't want to vote. Right. In my country people always say that too. In the end the media reports mostly on participation levels, while blank votes are a minor footnote at 3am. |