Jacob Said:

Voting SHOULD be compulsory. What are some argumentive points in favour for this?

We Answered:

There are too many idiots voting now.l They should at least be required to know how to read.

Vicki Said:

Now is a good time to ask the old question. Do you think that voting should be compulsory or voluntary?

We Answered:

Well you have beenliving in the dark ages havent you. How the BHell can a dozen or so people decide an election? The "party" members nominate people as (pre-selected) candiates to represent their party in a particular seat at the election. People who miss out or are not affiliated with a party run as independents. Ultimately they ALL stand for election in the seat and the PEOPLE decide who they want. You and I are both voting today, and in my local electorate there are over 30 candiates to choose from representing about 5 political parties and a bunch of independents.
Ultimately Govt is formed by whichever party has the majority of seats so how on earth can you get off saying that a dozen people decide an election!!. Sure you are not a "non-australian" pretending to be Australian and spouting off about things that you clearly know nothing about!
Populist polices and personalities.. so what is wrong with that.. they are elected by majority rule so if we stuff up then we suffer the consequences. Would you rather a dictatorship?
Just remember that only donkey's put in a "donkey vote"!

Brad Said:

Should voting be compulsory in Australian elections?

We Answered:

Compulsory? NO.
If it is not good enough for parties to put up candidates for all seats and
let everybody have a complete choice then it should be voluntary.

What is the choice if I am a Liberal voter in an area they decide not to field a member ?
That forces me to vote for a competitor. That is not democracy.

Jessie Said:

Do you think voting should be compulsory?

We Answered:

To me, the freedoms that come with having a vote should also include the freedom not to exercise it if you so choose.

Forcing people to vote does not mean they will make an informed or genuine decision when they put a cross in the box in the voting booth.

Marilyn Said:

why should we not have compulsory voting?

We Answered:

The US should be like Australia and make voting mandatory. People who are too lazy should be fined.

If the US is a true democracy then we should do away with the electoral college, count each person's vote equally and require everyone to vote.

How difficult is it to complete a ballot that can be sent to your house?

April Said:

Do you think voting should be compulsory in Australia?

We Answered:

A big resounding NO.

It should not be mandatory to vote for which incompetent, spineless, pond life takes office. That's a waste of time and an insult to our intellect and freedom.

Becky Said:

Should Voting Be Compulsory?

We Answered:

Why force someone who doesn't care to pay attention to make an effort? Also, some people feel that neither side is worth voting for, and not voting is a form of protest.