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[–] timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The problem with America is people wake up then immediately go back to sleep.

Maybe voting EVERY DAMN TIME will catch on at some point.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Compulsory voting is one of the best things about my country

[–] timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And studies show that not only does it increase participation obviously but that people actually do take the time to research and vote for candidates with views that align with theirs.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yep

The only people opposed to it are those who stand to gain without it and the stupid