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Rod Beauvex

(564 posts)
36. Ah. OK.
Mon Dec 1, 2014, 03:20 AM
Dec 2014

Actually, I was just thinking of being able to vote for as many candidates as one wants, and whoever simply had the most would win.

Though I see a problem with possible ties, which the system you suggested may prevent.

No, but Election Day should be a national holiday. Edited to add... Adsos Letter Dec 2014 #1
Well, naturally Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #3
Option B would work Warpy Dec 2014 #2
I agree with automatic registration, but I'm not a fan of making it mandatory. arcane1 Dec 2014 #4
Not casting a ballot IS voting Man from Pickens Dec 2014 #5
So let their choices be PADemD Dec 2014 #42
Not voting IS none of the above. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #49
Disagree treestar Dec 2014 #54
They should care because their legitimacy depends on the consent of the public Man from Pickens Dec 2014 #63
Still an excuse treestar Dec 2014 #66
Constitution doesn't say "we the voters..." Man from Pickens Dec 2014 #67
Do you have a different flavor ice cream? lpbk2713 Dec 2014 #6
My SO has some Ben & Jerrys in the freezer Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #12
For Dems yes Skink Dec 2014 #7
I'm a firm believer in mandatory voting, but in addition.... Rod Beauvex Dec 2014 #8
Query: Do you mean STV? Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #14
Not sure. Rod Beauvex Dec 2014 #17
Sorry Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #25
Ah. OK. Rod Beauvex Dec 2014 #36
There is a none of the above option tabbycat31 Dec 2014 #61
YES! Derek V Dec 2014 #9
Voting is a lot more important than the other mandatory responsibilities we have. True Blue Door Dec 2014 #10
Why vote when media polls do it all for us anyway? Kablooie Dec 2014 #45
Yes,with a compelling fine for noncompliance.Start at $250.00 easychoice Dec 2014 #11
I didn't want to go that high Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #13
Obviously there would be mitigation...But easychoice Dec 2014 #40
No, it would be a violation of the First Amendment. former9thward Dec 2014 #15
I think that's legally questionable Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #20
I would then refer you to the Ninth Kennah Dec 2014 #35
It also covers free speech. Yo_Mama Dec 2014 #70
No. Pay People to Vote AndyTiedye Dec 2014 #16
Voter ID Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #32
No mandatory voting. branford Dec 2014 #18
I honestly can't see a problem with the First Amendment Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #21
It's primarily a violation of free speech, not the right to assemble, among other problems. branford Dec 2014 #23
Thanks for teh links Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #30
I've never had "Minter Wonderland," but it sounds delicious. branford Dec 2014 #33
the Trader Joes Chocolate Mint Ice Cream olddots Dec 2014 #19
Try the Ben & Jerrys Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #22
We'd have a lot of Mickey Mouse write ins and a lot of people simply liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #24
Sure, that's expected Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #27
We already live in a police state. We don't need to make it worse. liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #29
No but, Voting Day should be a National Holiday and Civic Duty should be taught in schools. Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2014 #26
Agreed on both Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #28
teaching and then encouraging rather than punishing? Nah. That's too radical. liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #31
No, but I believe election day should be a national holiday. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #34
Vote by Mail ONLY! Works in the PNW very well. 70% turnout mid-terms. nt ErikJ Dec 2014 #37
The United States is the only civilized country where you have to register to vote.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #38
Compulsory voting is the antithesis of democracy. DRoseDARs Dec 2014 #39
Write-in a candidate if you like Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #47
My option is E. Jenoch Dec 2014 #41
No but purple fingers would be a wonderful addition. Kablooie Dec 2014 #43
Only if 'None' is on ballot and elections monitored by UN on point Dec 2014 #44
Extend early voting periods, maybe make it the entire month before the election. Kurska Dec 2014 #46
No need to make it manditory. Just let people vote. (nt) stone space Dec 2014 #48
Mandatory insurance, mandatory voting... Fumesucker Dec 2014 #50
Yes, I think the voters are pissed off enough already. Yo_Mama Dec 2014 #71
NO, only if they bring back literacy tests, only this time for Real . n/t orpupilofnature57 Dec 2014 #51
“If voting made any difference jambo101 Dec 2014 #52
Yes treestar Dec 2014 #53
Only if education is required too. Jamastiene Dec 2014 #55
I agree with all but forcing people to vote. I think it will bring in a lot of people who are RKP5637 Dec 2014 #56
No to mandatory voting, but yes to vote by mail davidpdx Dec 2014 #57
Should happiness also be mandatory? (nt) Recursion Dec 2014 #58
The Beatings will continue until morale improves . . . nt branford Dec 2014 #62
A study showed, America has contempt for the " Unhappy " which orpupilofnature57 Dec 2014 #80
a combination of the above tabbycat31 Dec 2014 #59
Absolutely not! rock Dec 2014 #60
Other: mandate employers provide sufficient paid time for voting. MH1 Dec 2014 #64
No. But, adding a None of the Above option might help turnout. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2014 #65
Tool of dictators to pretend legitimacy One_Life_To_Give Dec 2014 #68
No, and I believe the First Amendment protects the right not to vote Yo_Mama Dec 2014 #69
Mandatory voting is an insipid concept. Throd Dec 2014 #72
Absolutely not. Vinca Dec 2014 #73
No this is a free country and people should be allowed to make a statement in not showing up. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #74
The OP doesn't understand the functions of the states vs the federal gov. CK_John Dec 2014 #75
you hit on the answer right there - vote-by-mail 0rganism Dec 2014 #76
Only if, in EVERY race, the voters are given an option of Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #77
Vote by mail, sadoldgirl Dec 2014 #78
The wingnuts would go ape! Turbineguy Dec 2014 #79
A day without conservative poutrage is a day without cheer Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #82
Rather than a fine, maybe an extra $1000 deduction on income tax? dmosh42 Dec 2014 #81
I think $1k is a little too much Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #83
Yes, the premise is what US citizens usually respond to. dmosh42 Dec 2014 #84
No (nt) bigwillq Dec 2014 #85
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