Agree or disagree: Voting should be mandatory.

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense. It’s important for any country to try to find the optimal policy, but in my view, mandatory voting has disadvantages that cannot be overlooked. Now let me explain the details.     

First, some experts argue that forcing people to vote against their will goes against democracy. It is because “freedom of expression” includes the right to opt out of voting. So, even if some people are reluctant to vote, it is also a way of expressing their opinion. That is why many countries with compulsory voting don’t have penalties.     

Next, I understand some may argue that compulsory voting can encourage people to participate in politics, but almost no study exists to support this argument. In fact, many people lack enough information to make a political decision. In such cases, compulsory voting leads to poor decision-making.           

In this way, compulsory voting has its disadvantages, which can go against the public interest. So, we need to consider them carefully to lay down the optimal system. Thank you for your attention. [182 Words Type-B]