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Originally Posted by Slava
I understand that, and I have almost always voted in the advance poll for one reason or another. Thing is this isn't 1912 where these issues should be a major concern. We should be able to organize balloting to run from say Monday to Friday and announce results on Saturday.
I know that means a week of voting, and yes it might cost more, but this is the very foundation of our society. We should be willing to pay for that. Then the major issue is the irritation and annoyance of the political parties bothering us for a week to go vote...but if we get a turnout of say 75-80% that is totally worth it.
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The problem of low voter turn out isn't because people just don't have time to do it. Its appathy, particularly in the younger generation. Having the polls stay open longer won't change that.
With your suggestion, we would get the same or similar turn out... it would just cost more.