I think voting should be mandatory... sort of.
1. A list of multiple choice questions is formulated.
2. Candidates answer questions.
3. Voters answer questions.
4. Rather than actually voting for a candidate, the person's vote goes to the candidate who the voter agreed with most often.
I think that solves a couple of problems. First, the candidate is actually forced to say what he agrees with - no more flip flopping or ambiguous answers. Also, voters won't have to research candidates (since most are too lazy and instead vote along party lines or according to which candidate they like the best).
I'm serious - though of course this system would never actually be used - but I'd still like some responses!
Example question:
1. Gay marriage:
A. should be completely legalized.
B. should not be legalized. Civil unions should be available to gays in place of legal marriage.
C. should never be legalized.
D. is an abomination. Homosexuality should be illegal, too.
2007-07-09
19:45:14
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