@BernardKeane we don't fine people for not voting, we fine them for not turning up
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@jedws wondered how long it would take for someone to offer that canard -
@bernardkeane I am genuinely interested why you think the original observation is an unfounded rumour or story, otherwise I missed meaning -
@jedws to say we don't have compulsory voting, as many do, because you're only forced to get your name marked off and take some paper is...
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@BernardKeane Then we could watch both parties race to their snarling extremes. -
@npomalley well that's the US outcome. rest of the world manages non-compulsory voting reasonably successfully... -
@BernardKeane Fair point, but if the Aus immigration debate is any indication... -
@npomalley every country has obsessions. In the US, guns & abortion. Germany, obsessive fiscal discipline. The UK, celebrity endorsements...
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@BernardKeane I agree with@npomalley-optional voting would lead to targeting of minority interest groups and reduce mainstream engagement -
@nicholasboyle@npomalley or require parties to more effectively engage voters
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@BernardKeane Only the major parties think it's broke.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane Combo of comp and preferential voting envy of world. Ain't broke ...#auspol#qldvotesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane NZ has done OK. I used to vehemently defend compulsory voting, but no more.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane Are you serious or sarcastic?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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