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@VOTAQuestionsElectionsDemocracyVoter TurnoutElectoral reformCivic DutyMandatory Voting•••4mos ago

Should every eligible citizen be legally required to vote in national elections?

Compulsory voting is currently enforced in EU nations like Belgium, Luxembourg, and Greece to ensure high participation and combat voter apathy. Proponents argue it prevents polarization by forcing the moderate center to vote, while opponents claim it infringes on personal liberty and leads to "donkey voting," where disengaged citizens select random candidates just to avoid a fine.

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Yes

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No, the right to vote includes the right to abstain.

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No

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Yes, it forces politicians to appeal to the moderate middle rather than just their radicalized base.

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No, forcing uninterested people to vote results in random, uninformed decisions.

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No, politicians must earn my vote, not rely on state coercion.

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Yes, legitimate democracy requires maximum participation.

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