Use it or lose it

[julesjones]

I've lived in a place where much of the adult population was disenfranchised by law. I've lived in a place where suffrage is not just universal, but mandatory. I much prefer the latter. Get out there and vote. I don't care who you vote for, as long as you're voting for a party that believes in universal suffrage.

Yes, they're all a pack of weasels. But they're not all the same, most of them do genuinely believe in democracy, and they're a lot better than the alternative. Even writing "none of the above" across your ballot is a slap in the face to those who'd prefer the serfs didn't pay any attention to what their lords and masters are doing.

Comments

[sallymn.livejournal.com]

Yep, I complain about having to go and do it, but I do approve of compuslory voting...

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

This. We only have to look at some parts of the US to see that there are people out there who would love to restrict the franchise. THis right is precious.

[lexin.livejournal.com]

Well said!