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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I’m not attributing solely or largely to non-citizen voting. I’ll ask again: how is New Zealand a healthier democracy when they do not adhere to what some here are trying to position as a “bellwether” for democracy, full stop?
If we believe the above, and believe even just DISCUSSING alternatives (like the alternative New Zealand has) are undemocratic attempts to put a “thumb on the scale,” how are they better?
Canada’s voter turnout is in the 60% range, FYI.
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So, how much healthier can Canada become if we loosened voting requirements? Are there other elements holding us back which likely aren't addressed by citizenship?