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From: Charani <>
Subject: Re: [ENG-HANTS] Qq re fines for not registering to vote/Electoralrollavailability
Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:02:08 +0000
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Chris & Caroline wrote:
> Just out of interest while on this subject
> Chris
>
> Memorandum by The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) (VOT 36)
> http://tinyurl.com/y8ezhq
>
> PUNISHMENT FOR FAILING TO REGISTER
> 48. The Electoral Reform Society believes that effective prosecution and
> punishment of those who fail to register would act as a boost to
> registration efforts. However, we believe that such moves should run
> alongside efforts to promote the benefits of registration.
8>< snip
I think it's completely wrong to force people to vote if they don't
want to. I'm not sure that I'm in favour of forced registration
either. It takes away freedom of choice.
I suppose the UK's ID scheme will eliminate the need for compulsory
electoral registration.
Big Brother rules - but not if I can help it!! (I'm not talking about
the TV programme either!)
--
Charani (UK)
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