voting

As it stands, in most parts of the world, voting is optional. And in some countries, it is always reported that voters turnout is quite low, always hovering around 40% to 50% of eligible voters turning out. Should voting be made mandatory for all persons and sanctions taken against those who...

At the moment, when it comes to voting many places still do it all the manual way in which you place a cross in the box of your chosen vote and then slip the voting card into a box to be taken for counting. Many people still believe this is a good way to vote but others have said they would...

The idea I have heard of people wanting to see the voting age lowered to 12 years old is probably one of the most ridiculous ideas I have heard. Whilst I do believe that some kids of that age may have a good idea about politics and elections, I still feel it is way too young for them to be able...

At the moment, voting I believe in most countries is not compulsory and it's a choice as to whether you use your vote or just do not bother to vote. In some cases, people don't vote as they really do not believe their vote counts or they either have no clue who to vote for in which case, that...

Following to the increasingly lies and empty promises that political leaders give to the people during the campaigns before the general elections, do you find voting really worthy your time?

I think it should be 16 as that's when kids really start thinking about their future. What are your thoughts?