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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

Honestly compulsory voting is one of the best things about Australian democracy.

Trying to explain it to the yanks is just bonkers.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

With the number of people who actively vote against their own interests because they’re dumb, I’m starting to agree with those who say voting shouldn’t be compulsory.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

@Whirlybird @null_dot arguably, not voting is a vote against your own interests

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

It’s less of a vote against your own interests than literally voting against your own interests. Less votes means each vote has more power.

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