Politics

Is it a good idea to make voting mandatory for everyone?

For

It ensures every voice is heard and strengthens democracy.

Against

Forcing people to vote removes the meaning of personal choice.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “mandatory voting is a significant part of what helped bring the voting populace to above 90% engagement.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Mandatory voting would make citizens more responsible and stop nonvoters from complaining.”
    RedditTranslated from French

Against

  • “I find mandatory voting goes against the spirit of democracy”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “I don't consider a forced voter representative.”
    RedditTranslated from French
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