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Low general election turnout likely with ‘dull as dishwater’ Sunak and Starmer
(www.theguardian.com)
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Which is why voting should be compulsory. Even if you only write 'Shove it' on the ballot paper.
What would that achieve Vs just not voting? You're filtering out the population that don't want to vote either way. I don't think any party would suddenly care more if they could "see" people spoiling their ballot paper Vs just not filling it in.
You'd then also have to set up some sort of commission to fine people for not voting. Doesn't sound like an effective use of time.
I can't comment on the effectiveness, but doesn't Australia do this? Their voter turnout is around 90%. I think the 10% are the real part of eligible voters who don't want to vote not the 30-40% you see in some other countries. What do you think?