Should voting be required?
812907
As long as they allow "other". \n\nOr how about this:\nWould you vote for those who "Make" you vote?\nOR, didn't everyone vote on forced voting?\nWhat countries force voting? Should the US be more like them? \n\nIn the US, you have a right to try and get the law made forcing us all to vote.
218009
its your duty as a citizen of the United States. The government we have is made under a social contract, and under that, the people make the government, therefore they have the right to change/and or abolish it. You need to vote, and if you don't, don't complain when something you dont agree with happens beacause you did nothing to change it.\n**Voting goes to more than just the president!
895157
it needs conscious voting not the rules there are many rules which were bent and broken and often modified by those criminals fot their purpose. the power lies in us voters change it forever. it need education moral values in people those who vote, that may come on one day i waitig for that. hpe it will come soon
631144
they should be allowed just as everyone. but people shouldnt vote them....look at reagan and schwarzy
914349
Absolutely NOT. \n\nThis would be contrary to everything democracy stands for.\n\nEvery person of voting age should have an equal right to vote - anything else is not democracy and leads to the type of elite-ism satirised in George Orwell's animal farm - all people will be equal but some people will be more equal than others.\n\nWhat is more, I refuse to limit my answer on such an important issue to 25 words and there is not a damned thing you can do about it. \n\nI will use my right of free speech and my right to vote no matter how much you might disagree with my ability to choose wisely. \n\nToo many people don't have this luxury and too many people died ensuring I do have it. I will treasure and defend my right and the right of others to speak and vote freely.
301153
I always vote.  But would love to see all ballots include the official "no vote" choice rather than spoiling the ballot paper.  If the no vote wins then the candidates have to go and rethink and represent their policies.  More expensive to start with but boy would they learn to listen to us rather than just present their offerings.\n\nLuv you.
380821
The last answer was closest to the truth. The question isn't should we, because we already do vote on it. When we elect our government officials, they in turn make vote in Congress and the senate. So we do vote but rather indirectly. Certainly we would all like to have a louder voice but that is the very drawback of democracy we only get one vote, the majority rules. No...we don't always THINK the majority is right but we have to live with it. It is best to accept it rather than contiually fighting against it.
949293
There is no requirement to vote. If you don't vote for hypocrites, enjoy watching Seinfeld re-runs on TV tonight, 'cuz that's all that's out there.
579116
I vote every chance I get.  Voting is a privilege and should be exercised. I also research the issues beforehand so I am not voting just on the basis of the commercials put out by the candidates.
864586
You may a good point. Additionally, due to "possible" errors with the voting machines, it is be recommended by both parties to take a camera with you to the polling place. Make very sure that when you make your vote, that it registers the way you voted and take a photo for your own records.\nMost importantly, don't forget to vote.
828690
absolutyl, if you can vote its your civic duty to vote, if you dont vote then you have NO RIGHT  to complain
15119
I think we should be able to vote when were 16 because if we pay taxes and deal with other goverment stuff then why can't we vote. i also think it should be determaied on how well you know whats on the ballot. We live in the USA we should have a opinon to.
969902
Interesting question.  Although voting is a right that should be enjoyed by every American citizen, it is also a responsibility.  In it's purest sense, voting carries with it a responsibility of the voting public to make decisions based on what the consensus believes to be in the best interest of society as a whole, rather than voting for who is most popular or whatever issue ensures the most benefits for the individual voter.  This might mean that you vote yourself higher taxes in order to improve road conditions or education, or it might mean you elect someone you don't personally like, who might be ugly, annoying, brash, or smell bad but whose policies would benefit the region more than any other.\n\nPeople who vote without understanding the issues can actually harm everyone else by voting for candidates or issues that might not be in the best interests of the populace.  If you don't know who you're voting for -- what they stand for, what they promise to accomplish, what kind of record they have -- you don't know if you're even voting for someone who is qualified for the job.  If you don't have any understanding of the issues behind a referendum on the ballot, you might vote for something ultimately harmful, or vote down something that might have done someone some good.  It's my belief that you shouldn't vote unless you go to the minimal effort of at least reading the voter's pamphlet to get the bare basics of the pros and cons of each decision.  Everyone who is eligible to vote should definitely get out and vote, but only after each person has done the homework necessary to make an educated, INFORMED choice.
446122
No, it's not mandatory. No consequencies if you don't vote.
479716
Yes - I find the whole process fascinating.  I also believe that voting is an informed decision making process, so I keep up with local, state and national issues so I can make an informed decision.  How can a person complain about the state of things in their city, state and country if they are not well informed as to what is going on AND they don't vote!  If you don't exercise your right to vote, you shouldn't complain about the state of things.
650037
YES, and it should be carried out by casting ballots. The rate of voters is really low, and it gets lower year by year. An armed revolution hardly ever has any positive result (Cuba, Mexico, Cambodia, China). The power in a democracy is in the People, but if these people don't vote or do so without being informed first, then Democracy is weak, and weak democracies always give off tyrants.
964535
No... there needs to be no electronic involvement.  Votes need to be done on paper, countable, and recountable.  We must have a system that can be verified and legitimized.  I have already volunteered to spend many, many hours counting ballots (along with two others).