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Bucky

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12. I knew this. But I'm a government teacher. I think it's a bad idea
Wed Apr 27, 2022, 01:23 AM
Apr 2022

Citizens should have the right to not vote.

I've known that for decades. Many nations do. brooklynite Apr 2022 #1
What better way to get people to become engaged? CloudWatcher Apr 2022 #4
I did. 2naSalit Apr 2022 #2
I don't like this idea ripcord Apr 2022 #3
We can disagree CloudWatcher Apr 2022 #5
Except many are going to not pay attention but still vote if made to. nt EX500rider Apr 2022 #8
That's the way I feel too. If s person isn't interested or care enough to vote Raine Apr 2022 #13
You can leave your ballot blank drmeow Apr 2022 #20
Agreed - in fact, this idea is such an appalling infringement on personal liberty that I would vote Midwestern Democrat Apr 2022 #23
I have known about this for a long time. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2022 #6
National boundaries CloudWatcher Apr 2022 #7
Yes. At this point I have no idea what it might be possible. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2022 #15
I would have no problem requiring people to vote... Ohio Joe Apr 2022 #9
I'm in Colorado, too momta Apr 2022 #10
I used to be a member of an online group with an Australian member who complained betsuni Apr 2022 #11
I think I know her canetoad Apr 2022 #16
Did you ever see the black helicopters? betsuni Apr 2022 #17
I knew this. But I'm a government teacher. I think it's a bad idea Bucky Apr 2022 #12
Then don't fill out the ballot, put in the mail or the box blank. myccrider Apr 2022 #27
It's more like mandatory attendance, if you don't fill in the paper vote properly it doesn't count Eureka Apr 2022 #14
I'd like to see preferential voting, too! myccrider Apr 2022 #28
And if someone refuses? AnyFunctioningAdult Apr 2022 #18
It's the equivalent of a traffic or parking ticket. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2022 #19
Ah, so meaningless it is then AnyFunctioningAdult Apr 2022 #29
It's apparently enough of an incentive to get people to vote. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2022 #30
I've known for years... myccrider Apr 2022 #21
Yes! CloudWatcher Apr 2022 #22
We're on the same page. 😉 myccrider Apr 2022 #26
It would be unconstitutional in this country. former9thward Apr 2022 #24
I can't connect those dots! CloudWatcher Apr 2022 #25
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