Voting is not only a right, but a responsibility.

The whole point of freedom is that everyone has

a say and has a responsibility to voice their opinion, otherwise the system doesn't work. non-
compulsory voting encourages entire classes of people to not bother with voting, since it is demanding,
having to stand in long queues all day. People should exercise their right and responsibility to vote.

Mandatory voting broadens representation and legitimacy. Such a system guarantees that the
government represents a majority of the population, not only a minority of individuals who vote. This
helps ensure that governments do not neglect sections of society that are less active politically, and
victorious political leaders of compulsory systems may potentially claim greater political legitimacy than
those of non-compulsory systems with lower voter turnout.

Mandatory voting decreases need for big dollars in campaigns. Because mandatory voting
means that no large campaign funds are needed to goad voters to the polls, the role of money in politics
will decrease.

Compulsory voting reduces power of lobbying groups. A benefit of compulsory voting is that
it makes it more difficult for special interest groups to vote themselves into power. Under a non-
compulsory voting system, if fewer people vote then it is easier for smaller sectional interests and lobby
groups to control the outcome of the political process. The outcome of the election reflects less the will
of the people (Who do I want to lead the country?) but instead reflects who was logistically more
organized and more able to convince people to take time out of their day to cast a vote (Do I even want
to vote today?).

Compulsory voting decreases risk of political instability. High levels of participation decreases the
risk of political instability created by crises or dangerous but charismatic leaders.

Recommendation:

the government must apply mandatory voting in this country

Mandatory voting should be easier to do