Compulsory Voting May Irk Some, but at Least We Have a Vote

It is a precious aspect of democracy that we should continue to treasure.

A woman handing out brochures walks past referendum promotional posters outside a voting centre in central Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 3, 2023. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

Commentary

Standing at a polling booth this week and handing out “How to Vote” cards, reminded me once again of how fortunate we are to live in a peaceful democracy in which the people are ultimately sovereign.