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

alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgmod to AskBeehaw@beehaw.org – 7 points –

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

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

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

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