Voting should be a choice for each individual. I vote each election with one of the reasons being, that If I do not vote I will lose that freedom to be replaced by a dictatorship. I am all for a dictatorship if I am the dictator and I would be in the position to pass laws that give me an advantage. I tend to vote for the one that is going to do the least for me so that I will not to have to pay so much tax. It is also a chance for me to show my displeasure at the actions of whichever government is in power by voting for the one that has no chance to win. It keeps democracy intact.

That is 100% correct

Absolutely!

Absolutely not. I always vote, but do not want the gov't to start saying people have to vote. Too much "nanny state" interference as it is.

I voted, you can't complain about the government if you never voted!

Why wouldn't you. You give them your tax and therefore you have the right choose who is going to spend it. Not that they ever listen to you !!!Edited 22-Oct-23 05:39am

I always vote, thankful to live in a country where it's safe for all to vote freely.

I vote every election. We have to make our democracies work!

When something is made compulsory, there are always those who refuse to do it, simply because it is compulsory! I have never missed voting since I turned 21, which was the legal age back then. I was taught that your vote should be private, and that it wasn't a subject for conversation (along with religion) and I find it disconcerting to hear people broadcasting their voting preferences as they do nowadays.

Voting should be optional, but don’t complain if you don’t vote! We vote in every election, even the “small “ ones.

Not compulsory

Yes. Democracy is about choice so voting should not be compulsory.

all ways no vote no say

I always do

I don't vote.

I always vote and yes, I do believe it should be compulsory for the citizens of the country, just like jury duty is. We all have an obligation to do at least the minimum for our society. Edited 22-Oct-23 03:50am

Yes, voting should be compulsory and with ID to avoid any duplication. This is the only time that the people have a say...

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Yes

Do I vote? YES (always)! However, in the 'ideal' society (on this planet - HAHA) compulsory voting (would be the law) which 'would/should' create more awareness of societal issues (by voters) and increase voters participation rates!

I always vote.

no one should be forced to vote. Vote if you want but stop complaining if you dont

I ALWAYS VOTE....

Voting gives you the right to complain. Otherwise, shut up.

I don’t care for election options

I have never missed an election since I was 18. I am now 57.Too many people died to give me this right. I will not have them die in vain.

If you don't think your vote matters, consider that you are making it easier for perhaps a candidate you wouldn't want to achieve a majority of the votes. Fifty-one percent of a small number is so much easier to achieve .

I always vote!

Most of us have ancestors who faced oppression in some way - often horrific. There are people in the world now who are fighting in the hopes that their countries, & their children will one day be free. I was lucky to be born in a free country with the right to vote. I value this right & privilege, so I give my choice much thought. I don't believe voting should be compulsory because too many time-wasters submit donkey votes. A free citizen should value their right to vote enough to WANT to do it.

Dont complain if things in your country dont go the way yo want if you dont vote

Voting right is there for a very good reason.

I always vote so that my vote will cancel out my ex wife’s vote

As the late great George Carlin, American comedian, said it is those who voted are responsible for the outcome and those who didn't should have the right to complain as they are not responsible. That is of course a joke. I do believe everyone should vote. It is a privilege to vote and thousands died to get us the right to vote. If you lived in China or Russia you might feel different about voting.

Never

Always.

Yes I vote, apart from it being compulsory here in Australia if you don't vote then you are basically giving up your right to make a change if another party shows more promise than the current party.

I always vote. No one has the right to complain about ejections if they don’t vote! A civic duty.

always win lose draw

Let's say you do not vote because you do not think one vote matters .but if every one thinks the same way, well the wrong person will win .but to me, do nor even bitch when the person who wins does not do his or her job. But that's me what do every thing on this for not counts so vote o/k mike

Voting should NEVER be compulsory....if you make people vote don't complain when you end up with a monkey in charge....

It is compulsory in Australia. In a democracy we have the right to vote and I exercise my right to do so. Maybe I won't make a difference but if enough do vote then collectively we can. You are probably right, the non voters will probably be the biggest whingers. However, I believe 1 vote = 1 count. Not happy with the seats and definitely not taking my vote and putting it to their preference.

Here in Australia it’s compulsory to vote if you don’t you get a fine .

I vote. We live in a democracy where we are allowed to vote, which I am VERY thankful for; that same democracy gives jerks the freedom to decide they'd rather not vote and then complain to everyone who will listen. Inhale. Exhale.

I think it should be compulsory only if your healthy enough to vote

I live in the U.S. and I have been voting since I was 18 ,I am now 63. I feel it is my duty to vote. And if you do not vote you do not have a right to complain. That is just my opinion.