Should all citizens be required to vote?

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Selected thesis

All adult citizens should be required to vote.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    More people would turn out to vote overall.

  • Pro claim 2

    People with different backgrounds and ideas will have their voices heard.

  • Con claim 1

    People may not always understand what they are voting for.

  • Con claim 2

    People should not be forced to vote if they don't want to.