tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post3999942393486073222..comments2024-03-10T08:13:34.023+02:00Comments on The Muqata: Democracy in Action: Vote...or else.Jameel @ The Muqatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15890095633246557332noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-3121514530606579612008-07-03T21:22:00.000+03:002008-07-03T21:22:00.000+03:00We could probably end up with better politicians i...We could probably end up with better politicians if people actually cared enough to get involved and vote!Gilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246089571573457394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-20156268927396359952008-06-30T15:52:00.000+03:002008-06-30T15:52:00.000+03:00Why vote? We end up with the same exact crappy pol...Why vote? We end up with the same exact crappy politicians after every election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-32258938650315940532008-06-30T15:28:00.000+03:002008-06-30T15:28:00.000+03:00big brother is watching...to make sure you exercis...big brother is watching...to make sure you exercise your freedom to vote.<BR/>hmmm....irony at work.bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146699715760197131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-31473528827715663132008-06-30T13:15:00.000+03:002008-06-30T13:15:00.000+03:00Note also that while no matter who you are your vo...Note also that while no matter who you are your vote counts equally, a fine equal to a day's pay depends on your salary.<BR/><BR/>There is also no negative fine for one who votes and works.<BR/><BR/>On the past election day I was disenfranchised because the polling place opened late. I showed up before the 07:00 opening time because I had an 09:30 plane to catch that morning but I couldn't hang around till they got their act together.Gee a Moronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049652650047347640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-71359762528988700862008-06-30T13:08:00.000+03:002008-06-30T13:08:00.000+03:00Here, they would probably put a lien on your house...Here, they would probably put a lien on your house, car and first born child.Jameel @ The Muqatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890095633246557332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-20650907462206037272008-06-30T13:00:00.000+03:002008-06-30T13:00:00.000+03:00Australia does the same thing - vote or you get fi...Australia does the same thing - vote or you get fined. Davkaniks have been known to be jailed for refusing to pay the fine. Practically though, when the fine comes, you can write back that you were sick in bed and unable to vote. The fine is then withdrawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com