Australia May Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy

Re:Australia May Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy by gremlinsinc on Thursday June 06, 2019 @03:12PM (#20118005)

After reading that I think maybe a reward system would work better than a penalty?

Might encourage people w/ jobs who can't get to the polls to go and vote, but doesn't put unnecessary drain on their life.

They also should make voting day a national holiday, and give a tax deduction to companies who allow their employees to take as much time as they need to vote (given some lines can be hours long in places).

Edit: My comment is directed to the U.S.A. as that's where I'm from.

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Re:Australia May Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy by LeifCarrotson on Thursday June 06, 2019 @04:29PM (#20118797)

We currently have "I Voted" stickers.

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Re:Australia May Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy by chrisco255 on Thursday June 06, 2019 @04:12PM (#20118627)

Free ice cream with each vote?

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Re:Australia May Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy by vondur on Thursday June 06, 2019 @04:36PM (#20118880)

I'd vote a few times for that!

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Re:Australia May Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy by gremlinsinc on Friday June 07, 2019 @02:47AM (#20122210)

maybe like $50, and $10 extra for each election in a row--like if you don't miss one else you start over at $50, including local elections. They could have a mobile app and have badges too, and 10'th election you get a free sub.

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Re:Australia May Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy by jgamman on Thursday June 06, 2019 @05:14PM (#20119289)

they have a 'democracy sausage' - i think it also may be compulsory to eat one.

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