Should voting be mandatory in democratic countries? - 7BillionMinds

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Should voting be mandatory in democratic countries?

Yes 39% (29)No 61% (45)

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Discussion (23)

PrinM

@PrinM12d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@alex_riv12d ago

The fact that this is even debatable shows how complex the world is.

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@liam_ob12d ago

The comment section on this one is as valuable as the question itself.

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@finn_l12d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@fatima_k2212d ago

I think the answer is culturally dependent. Fascinating question.

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@Sind10112d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@nina_ok12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@rina_s12d ago

The comment section on this one is as valuable as the question itself.

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@amara_d12d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@oscar_v12d ago

I wish politicians had to answer questions like this publicly.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@finn_l12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@rohan_k12d ago

Shared this with my entire friend group. We're 50/50 split!

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@mei_w2112d ago

I think the answer is culturally dependent. Fascinating question.

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@fatima_ar12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@Rock12d ago

Completely agree with this take.

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@zara_ah12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@smoke_8636eb3c12d ago

Changed my vote after sleeping on it. That's the power of a good question.

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@sam_erik12d ago

I wish politicians had to answer questions like this publicly.

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I wish every political debate could be this clear and direct.

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karinalopez195_mu5l

@karinalopez195_mu5l1h ago

Sent this to my work group chat. Led to a 45-minute discussion.

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@yuki_t991h ago

This is why I keep coming back to 7BillionMinds.

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