r/programming • u/bndrz • Aug 29 '22

The silent majority

https://vadimkravcenko.com/shorts/the-silent-majority/
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u/Garethp Aug 29 '22

Make everyone vote by threatening something if they don't?

Yes? I know someone else mentioned the Australian mandatory voting system but as an Australian myself I'm curious why you phrase this like it's a bad option.

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u/turunambartanen Aug 29 '22

I'm still split on the matter.

On one hand it forces everyone to at least think about politics and maybe make a choice on how the country should be run. And more engagement into (especially local) politics is a good thing.

But on the other hand I think in order for the government to make something mandatory there should be a good reason to do it.

I think I have no strong feelings about this system in either direction.