Personally I believe the US system which doesn't require ALL those meeting the necessary criteria (age, nationality, etc) to vote is just plain asking for trouble. You can't possibly get a realistic representation of the peoples will from just those who can be bothered to show up and make their mark.
Sure in a compulsory system you get those who only show up just to get their name marked off, or donkey vote, or cast an informal vote, or otherwise screw up the simple task, but 99% still get the process right (even if they cast a boneheaded vote).
Yes, I get that whole "freedom to decide to vote or not" thing, but seriously, if you REALLY don't want to vote, then there are ways to avoid making your voice heard.
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