Flip Side of the Coin

Against Compulsory Voting


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We continue our conversation around compulsory voting. Compulsory voting is when citizens are legally required to vote in elections, and can face a fine or other penalty if they fail to cast their ballot. 

Today we look at the argument against compulsory voting. We look at the concern around voter apathy and the behaviors that voters can exhibit when they are required to vote, but have no interest in the election's outcome and how those behaviors can lead to murky election results. We also address the concern around personal liberty and the argument that requiring people to vote is an infringement of personal rights. 

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