Hartmann: Should we Shame People into Voting?

[alp227]

Published on Oct 30, 2014 · Thom Hartmann thinks publishing lists of Americans who don't vote would be a great way to increase turnout.

background story: http://thedailybanter.com/2014/10/new-york-democrats-threatening/

[demosincebirth]

1. Anything to get people's butts out to vote.

[LunaSea]

2. Do it Aussie style..

Under federal electoral law, it is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens to enrol and vote in federal elections, by-elections and referendums.

What happens if I do not vote?
After each election, the AEC will send a letter to all apparent non-voters requesting that they either provide a valid and sufficient reason for failing to vote or pay a $20 penalty.

If, within the time period specified on the notice, you fail to reply, cannot provide a valid and sufficient reason or decline to pay the $20 penalty, then the matter may be referred to a court. If the matter is dealt with in court and you are found guilty, you may be fined up to $170 plus court costs and a criminal conviction may be recorded against you.

Why did I receive an apparent failure to vote notice?
You will receive a letter from the Australian Electoral Commission if according to our records you did not vote at a federal election. If you did vote, you should respond to the letter before the due date.

What is a valid and sufficient reason for not voting?
It is at the discretion of the Divisional Returning Officer for each electorate to determine what is a valid and sufficient reason for not voting.

http://www.aec.gov.au/faqs/voting_australia.htm

[Kalidurga]

3. Publish names not so much

Talk to your friends and family about voting yeah, I am on board for that.

[RBInMaine]

4. I agree with Tom. People don't HAVE to vote, but they SHOULD. Not voting IS shameful !

[jtuck004]

5. The Teabagger here thinks publishing pictures of his opponents house and address is a great

thing too.

Fascists everywhere.

[drynberg]

6. Yep, we gotta raise the bar for getting Americans to the polls. I agree, but

Not publishing addresses nor fining. Just printing names. Let's try it.

[FailureToCommunicate]

7. Many rural townships publish "Grand lists" that names who has/has not paid their taxes.

Seems to work.