Should Voting Be Compulsory for U.S. Citizens?

Making the decision to vote or not to vote is viewed as a personal choice by most Americans. We have entered into a period of time in this nation where almost everybody is concerned about their rights, or freedoms, being taken away. And, I can almost guarantee that if the attitude toward voting does not improve in America, we most certainly will have something to be very concerned about.

Those who complain the most about our government are usually those who do not vote. Any voter will tell you, regardless of how the election turned out, they tried, they did their best to help make a change. The voter may also complain, but he does have a right because he exercised his right, privilege, responsibility or whatever other name you want to tag on it. I personally prefer to call it an obligation since we are all so concerned about our rights and freedom.

What if our government made it mandatory for all citizens to vote? How would that be infringing on our rights or freedoms? We still have to abide by certain laws in order to live the good life that is suppose to be our constitutional right. Doesn't it make sense that our part in all this, for all American citizens, would be to get off your butt and speak up for what you believe by voting at the polls? It doesn't make sense to sit back and let other people who are willing to cast a vote for what they believe be allowed to speak for everyone else who may not be in agreement. By not voting, that is exactly what is happening.

As for the legality of it, laws are passed every day to better our lives, to enhance our freedoms and rights, and to protect us. Why not pass a law to ensure each and every citizen who qualifies goes to the polls and speaks for himself? What more right and/or freedom can you have than that? I call that a good way to actively participate in ensuring that my rights are protected.