Re: USA only: Get Out The Vote (An Aussie perspective)

[Brian Ralph <bralph@ZETA.ORG.AU>]

>Half of eligible voters don't vote, citing cynicism or disinterest.  But
>cynicism is self-fulfilling.  By not voting, we get exactly what we deserve
>-- politicians elected by special interests rather than people.

I know a lot of you would object but I believe Australia is the only
country in the world where voting is compulsory. The fine is not huge
and there are a number of reasons to avoid the fine - but you must
state them.the result is a 97% turnout for elections and politicians
do not waste time "getting out the vote"
--
Brian Ralph                 Teacher-Librarian
mailto:bralph@zeta.org.au           Christ Catholic College - St Agnes Campus
http://www.zeta.org.au/~staglib   Rooty Hill, NSW, Australia
phone: 61-2-9675 2422          (in the Western Suburbs of Sydney)
fax: 61-2-9832 1927

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