That's because you live in a socialist shithole

we are required by law

that's some 1984 shit

Italy isn't socialist the last I checked. and their citizens are punished for not voting

Are people really fined?

I'm being hyperbolic.

Australia forces votes too I believe

Belgium was more socialistic in the past then it is today

I don't know much about Belgium tbh

Technically, there is such a law in Australia as well, I think, but I have never heard of anyone actually having had to pay the fine of not voting.

I kind of like that law

fined, publicly humiliated, jail time etc.

But also don't

I can think of more then a handfull of government operated businesses that are now privatized

Forcing people to vote is one way to do it.
Frankly, i'd rather uninformed people stay home.

it depends on the place

True

I'm not sure if I like such a law. It might be a good thing.

I dont know anyone being fined either mockingbird

mandatory voting is some gestapo shit.

But, I have to think more about it.

But i think its a dumb law

Maybe. I am not sure if the net effect of it is positive or negative.

In your case trit it's different

It guarantees politicians getting a spot regardless of what happens, well not quite, but you know what imean.

But, I think it is a form of compulsion, so I am against it, as a libertarian.

I remember having a debate in high school about whether or not US citizens should be required to vote. Didn't turn out too well in the end

pfft

you want these people to have to vote

hah

they dont have to get people to go out to vote for them in the same way as the US would

Kids that age probably thought it was a good idea huh?

We should be able to vote online.

yeah

you want the process even more rigged

Figured

why on earth would you want that

hand written ballots are the only way to go

up until they saw the punishments. Some turned away from the idea but others doubled down

I just argued how it makes politicians lazy as fuck

If we can trust the combination of birth date, name, and Social Security number enough to give someone access to the money in a bank account, it should be good enough to cast a vote.