Firefox Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Originally posted by JeffM: Here in Australia it is compulsory to vote in state and federal elections. Every one must register at the age of 18. Tonight on the news it said that in the last US presidential elections 22 million single women didnt bother to vote. That is the population of Australia. Seems to me there is a case for compulsory voting even in a democracy. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heelsrule Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Originally posted by JeffM: Jeff, yes but do you see all the problems they had just counting the votes and other issues. When was the last time we (Australia) any problems in an election. We turn up do our bit of democracy, the electrol commission counts, we have a govt. End of story. The only possible challenges is by the local candiates if the result is close they can ask for a recount, once! Over there is an ongoing painfull process. shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-turbo2002 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I am against compulsory voting simply because the general population as a whole is not allowed to voice their own opinions. Rather, compulsory voting is just another worthless socialist tactic whereupon a government entity imposes its will on the population in order to ensure fairness for everyone during various elections. The problem with this fairness doctrine is that life, in general, was never intended nor meant to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I am against compulsory voting simply because the general population as a whole is not allowed to voice their own opinions. Rather, compulsory voting is just another worthless socialist tactic whereupon a government entity imposes its will on the population in order to ensure fairness for everyone during various elections. The problem with this fairness doctrine is that life, in general, was never intended nor meant to be fair. Actually, I don't believe that life was intended to be unfair but I do accept that at times it is. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-turbo2002 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Actually, I don't believe that life was intended to be unfair but I do accept that at times it is. I do not ever remember asking you what you believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I agree with compulsory voting as long as there is an additional box that says "non of the above candidates". It would show the true level of apathy there really is. I've been reading the latest Tory drivel of cutting taxes, increasing public spending on services, where is the money coming from - a photocopier. As Labour certainly don't have the money to do it. Its all spin that hopefully nobody is lured in by!! I suppose at the end of the day they're all full of empty promises and seem to be above public accountability. Oooof...............I'm glad that's out of my system So many shoes & boots to buy in so little time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Ah, the art of politics in the modern world. Convince the voter that you are the man for the job by saying the things they want to hear rather than proposing solutions to society's very real problems. (What a crock!!!) Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffM Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Yes and thats for the party in office. The one in opposition is the one saying, "yes I know he said no but what he really meant was yes." And the public is supposed to understand that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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