Compulsory Voting and Lowering Voting age

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Thesis Point 1 Increased Turnout

Compulsory voting, as in Australia, ensures participation rates above 90%.

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Antithesis Point 1 Violation of Freedom

Forcing people to vote undermines democratic principles, as participation should be voluntary.

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Thesis Point 2 Early Engagement

Lowering the voting age to 16, as in Scotland, has proven successful in engaging young voters in decisions like the 2014 independence referendum.

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Anti Thesis Point 2 Political Apathy

Younger voters may lack the experience or interest to make informed decisions, diluting the quality of outcomes.

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Thesis Point 3 Enhanced Representation

Including younger voters ensures their interests are considered in policy making.

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Antithesis Point 3 Superficial Participation

Compulsory voting may result in uninformed or random voting, skewing results.