Disenfranchised 92yo black woman sues just hours after NC gov. signs voter ID law

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73. I wish more Americans did

--it automatically removes all the forms of corruption and voter suppression we are suffering from in this country. And imagine a country that encourages voting and makes it easier for people to vote. (I have several relatives living there. They ask me why Americans put up with what is happening here. I have no easy answers).

Compulsory voting also gets young people voting, keeps people more in touch with what's going on in politics, and gives a more accurate picture of the composite re. voter concerns.

So many benefits. Not a big deal if you show up to vote and then abstain. You just have to show up (or pay the minimal fine).

On the other hand Australia's govt is set up to be more responsive to the voters in general. You can't as easily influence and buy elections. That would have to change here too.