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@davidorlo.bsky.social

Agree it's a small number in the grand scheme, but since I'm in favor of compulsory voting, I think I'm ethically required to also be in favor of easily opting out. The current idea that "voting is speech so can't be compulsory" while "jury duty is compulsory" is a steaming load of SCOTUS.

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Jennifer R. Povey's avatar Jennifer R. Povey @ninjafingers.bsky.social
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I think you need to demonstrate a reason to opt out and also if you opt out, it should be harder to opt back IN...you have to reregister and stuff. But "I'm Amish" is definitely a good reason. Also, mandatory voting requires that we make it easier to vote.

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