[Beef]

Do you think that it should be a requirement to vote if you are an American Citizen? Living here in Australia I have got to know some of their politics and one thing is that as a citizen (the 20 million that they have), you are required to vote in all elections. Failure to vote will result in a fine of $100 or so. This might seem like a small amount but it does cause 90% to turn out and vote -- a LOT might than that of the USA.

So back to the question. Should citizens of the United States of America be required to vote? I can see both sides of the argument:

1.) Forcing people to vote makes sure that the individual that the citizens actually want to win the election, wins the election. If you double the amount of voters then it could totally change the outcome of the elections.

2.) Looking at it from the other side, forcing people to vote would require people to vote who know nothing about the system or the candidates. Why would we want someone to vote if they do not know who they are voting for or what that person's beliefs might be.

So the question is back to you guys....Should you be required to vote as an American?