We have to vote, or we get a $100 fine.
2007-11-23 09:36:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
No, it's not compulsory, and elections have been lost due to voter apathy.
I wouldn't mind if voting was compulsory... and rather than a fine for missing an election, I think a fitting punishment would be to be forced to write a report on the candidates...
;-)
2007-11-23 10:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Franco 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At age 18 in the USA, you have the right to vote once you register to vote, but it's not compulsory.
2007-11-23 17:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Voting is not compulsory in the USA, because of the simple fact, if you don't want to vote for an idgit you don't have too.
2007-11-23 18:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by penny d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voting is not compulsory in the USA
2007-11-23 17:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is a right and a privilege to vote, but not compulsory..but if you don't vote I don't want to hear how bad someone or something is..if you don't vote you have no right to complain.
2007-11-27 04:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voting in the United States of America is a PRIVILEGE. That privilege can be taken away. One can choose NOT to vote, but then one should not complain when things don't turn out how one wants.
2007-11-23 20:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it is a civic duty and privilege. Maybe if it was compulsory like in Australia, the people I always want to win would.
2007-11-23 19:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Voting is not compulsory.
2007-11-23 18:41:20 · answer #8 · answered by jalady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not compulsory,but have to be registered to vote.
2007-11-23 17:52:45 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Another way of making money or a very good reason to vote. Not sure which way I see that one.
2007-11-23 18:10:21 · answer #10 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋