good idea/bad idea, necessary democratic reform or authoritarian imposition? are there better or worse ways to do it?

  • ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠@slrpnk.net
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    3 months ago

    You could still not choose. “I abstain” and “none of these” are valid votes. Submitting an empty ballot would satisfy the law while preserving the right not to choose.

    That said, some have a religious prerogative to not vote, and should be eligible for an exemption.

    • alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgOPM
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      3 months ago

      That said, some have a religious prerogative to not vote, and should be eligible for an exemption.

      this is, as i understand, the case in Australia—which i would consider the most compelling example of compulsory voting in practice.