I should have added that we need to abolish the two party system. But then again, abolishing the Electoral College system will take care of multiple issues as well. People would be more likely to vote if they thought that their vote actually counted.
Something has GOT to change somewhere. Legally requiring people to vote is not the most optimal way to achieve change. But the mere attempt to do so would get (most) people to actually THINK about the process.
One other thing....the Constitution does say that we have the right to keep and bear arms. It DOESN'T say that we have the right to bullets. I'm sure that some bright bulb in Congress or Senate has thought of that one. It would be easier to keep an eye on both houses if more people voted.
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Date: 2010-02-08 03:06 am (UTC)Something has GOT to change somewhere. Legally requiring people to vote is not the most optimal way to achieve change. But the mere attempt to do so would get (most) people to actually THINK about the process.
One other thing....the Constitution does say that we have the right to keep and bear arms. It DOESN'T say that we have the right to bullets. I'm sure that some bright bulb in Congress or Senate has thought of that one. It would be easier to keep an eye on both houses if more people voted.