Topic: We should introduce compulsory voting

Argument: a high turnout is important for a proper democratic mandate and the functioning of democracy

Argument: a low turn out means that the elected government does not represent the true wishes of the country. making voting compulsory would mean that an elected government had a true mandate.

Argument: a system of compulsory voting would mean that politicians would have to consider the needs of the whole electorate rather than just those who turn out to vote

Argument: a well informed population is always better for the voting process and democracy. forcing populations to vote undermines the well of free people and should not be adopted.

Argument: all votes should be heard and must be obligatory for all adults and not voting must include some penalties.

Argument: american citizens have the right to choose whether or not they want to vote.

Argument: being forced to do anything inhibits freedom.

Argument: by requiring all citizens to vote, we would be able to elect politicians who more accurately represent the public's will.

Argument: choosing to abstain from voting is a vote in itself. refusing to support either candidate is a valid choice, and should be honored.

Argument: compulsive voting is a patriotic act that must be fully complied with.

Argument: compulsory voting allows all citizens the chance to make a difference

Argument: compulsory voting can help encourage better results during elections

Argument: compulsory voting could be used as a way to check population and make sure everyone has current ids.

Argument: compulsory voting could improve peoples knowledge of politics if they knew they had to vote they might learn more about politics

Argument: compulsory voting could lead to an uninformed public electing unqualified people to office

Argument: compulsory voting does not promote democratic engagement instead in turns voting in to a tick box excercise

Argument: compulsory voting educates the population.

Argument: compulsory voting ensures everyone's vote will be counted

Argument: compulsory voting ensures that our leaders reflect the will of all people, not just those who were able/motivated enough to make it to the polls.

Argument: compulsory voting forces low information voters into the system that may only vote for candidates that promise free services.

Argument: compulsory voting forces people to engage with democracy

Argument: compulsory voting forces the citizen to pay attention the policies that affect them and decide accordingly instead of allowing only certain groups to control policy.

Argument: compulsory voting gives everyone a say in their elections

Argument: compulsory voting gives everyone in society their say in politics

Argument: compulsory voting goes against people's liberties and freedoms.

Argument: compulsory voting greatly increases voter turnout

Argument: compulsory voting improves voting turnaround.

Argument: compulsory voting infringes on our freedom.

Argument: compulsory voting infringes on people's rights to not vote as a protest against plethora of things, such as the voting system as it is, corruption in government, etc.