In some countries if less then half the citizens vote they get new candidates and do it over. That way the people aren't choosing between the greater of two evils, but choosing who they want. Should we do that in the States? Why?
2007-03-22 04:36:31 · 3 answers · asked by Tim 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Seeing that about 30 to 35 percent of registered voters actually vote, we couldn't hold a re-election. If we could, I sure would've like to seen one in 2000 and 2004!
In many countries you are fined if you don't vote. Greece is a perfect example; that is why they have about a 85 percent turnout!
2007-03-22 18:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by JoJo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can lead a person to the voting booth but you can't make them vote.
It's called the freedom of choice.
2007-03-22 11:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - people know whether they are informed enough to be deciding who runs the country.
If they don't feel they are able to vote - they shouldn't be forced and we shouldn't have to be saddled with their guesses.
2007-03-22 11:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋