Elections there were always hairy - hairy enough that UN task force sent in to monitor would throw up their hands in defeat and leave the country before election day saying, "Whatever happens, it's not our fault!"
We were often advised not to travel during elections in case of riots. And on the last occasion, our teammates were evacuated from the country for their own safety.
Any country that requires its citizens to vote and threatens them if they don't vote the right way has lost the meaning of democracy, or was never striving for it in the first place.
So, treasure your right to vote today. But also treasure your right to not vote. It's a sign of true freedom.
Happy Election Day!
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Did you see the most recent National Geographic? They talk about global elections. Australia has one of the highest voter turn-outs in the world. I found it interesting that they get that by placing a fine on anyone who does not vote.
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