A system in which we didn't force people to vote through threat of fine would fix this nicely.
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@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 … or do you think someone really makes sure you actually vote? or that an empty piece of paper is any different to apathy?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@bernardkeane so, you caught me at a disadvantage earlier, I have no experience of the term – you believe this idea unfounded? …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane was it a record?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane@jedws You don't agree this is a reasonable balance? And the fine is arguably trivial also...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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