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BobbyTables2yesterday at 11:56 PM1 replyview on HN

Even if just 30% is crazy it seriously messes up elections, especially with low overall turnout.

Not sure if mandatory voting is the answer either.

The old way of “only landowners” voting is arguably highly unfair but might also have held a tiny grain of wisdom.

We don’t allow just anyone to drive a car, practice medicine, or give legal advice. But can’t imagine how a “voting license” could be implemented either.


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consumer451today at 2:46 AM

The key is to keep turnout low. That is shockingly easy with just a phrase or two.