Personal Development for Smart People Forums - View Single Post - Should abstaining from voting in elections be allowed?

Parthon · 05-18-2009, 06:21 PM

In our country, you get a $100 fine if you don't vote. And you don't even have to vote, you just have to show up.

I think it's a fair compromise, but I wish voting was more convenient. One time they did it in the middle of a long weekend, such a pain in the butt.

But really, what does voting achieve. I prefer everyone to vote purely because those that have the time to vote when it's optional aren't exactly the best representation of the community.

05-18-2009, 06:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Parthon Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,356	In our country, you get a $100 fine if you don't vote. And you don't even have to vote, you just have to show up. I think it's a fair compromise, but I wish voting was more convenient. One time they did it in the middle of a long weekend, such a pain in the butt. But really, what does voting achieve. I prefer everyone to vote purely because those that have the time to vote when it's optional aren't exactly the best representation of the community. __________________ Your life is yours. Eric Spain - a (rarely updated) personal journal of growth and discovery.