• scarabic@lemmy.world
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    2 hours ago

    I can envision how to make voting accessible. I can’t envision how to make it compulsory. Any suggestions?

    • redwattlebird @lemmings.world
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      1 hour ago

      We get a fine of $50. The purpose is not to punish those who don’t vote but to make the act of voting more palatable.

      In Australia, we still get donkey votes and non voters but they’re in the minority, and definitely not in the millions.

    • STUNT_GRANNY@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      Make not voting a misdemeanor, fine any registered, eligible voters who don’t cast a ballot whenever there’s an election.