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An L.A. Times columnist talks about an idea to make voting in the U.S. mandatory from local elections to Prez to "strengthen our democracy" & fine those who don't vote.
My answer: No.
The ability to vote is a right, but people also have the right not to participate.
Column: What if every American were required — by law — to vote?
Proponents of mandatory voting say it would strengthen democracy and make America's politics less awful.
www.latimes.com
My answer: No.
The ability to vote is a right, but people also have the right not to participate.