Their voter turn out is 95%. Personally, I think it is a great idea. Americans are too apathetic --perhaps we should consider the same. What do you see as the pros and cons to required voting?
2006-10-28 01:54:40 · 8 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
what a grand idea, the US would do well to consider that idea. i am not sure how the collection is facilitated or enforced but i think it is a novel and interesting way to encourage active citizenship that is taken so lightly by so many here.
great question.
2006-10-28 02:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Hikerdad 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry but I disagree. If it were required how many people do you think would honestly change and start paying attention to the debates and what the candidates stand for? You would just get a bunch of people going in and voting for what name they like better or some other stupid reason and that is not in the best interest of our country! It should remain a right and not a responsibility. Let the people who actually care make a difference and let the others just sit back and deal with it.
2016-03-28 09:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's right, if you don't vote you can be fined.
If you really don't want to vote then a lot of people do what is called a "donkey vote" where they mark all the boxes. That's just stupid as far as I'm concerned because those votes get counted and given to a preferred party.
I think compulsory voting is a good idea because it makes you more aware of what is going on.
You can't just sit back expecting everyone else to make decisions for your life and then complain when you don't like the decisions.
2006-10-28 02:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by Curious1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
everyone has to vote in Australia or else you get a $200 fine or something like that.. you're exactly right! the reason why voting isnt compulsary in America is because (no offence) but half of America is un-educated and would just be making a guess!
2006-10-28 02:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by nikki 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they are required to vote in Australia. I'm not sure about the fine thing, though.
I don't agree with it...if you force people to vote, people may just vote for anyone without caring about the consequences.
2006-10-28 02:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Thier are no cons only pro,s and every one has to vote to get the full and complete result from the people.
2006-10-28 02:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by Knackers 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I completely disagree with you.
I give careful thought to my vote. It would not please me to think that I was canceled out by someone who hadn't given the slightest thought to how he would vote and didn't even want to be at the polls.
The right to vote is important, and everything possible should be done to ensure that those who wish to vote can do so. But those who don't want to vote should be allowed their freedom too.
2006-10-28 04:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anne Marie 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
In Australia it's not illegal to not REGISTER to vote but once you've registered then it's your duty to vote.
2006-10-28 02:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by shirazzza 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋