We've never had national conscription or service. People would actively resist any attempt to introduce it. Blame The Somme. It was one of the things that spurred the '16 rebellion.
Arguably however, there will always be those who, because of circumstance, find themselves unable to serve in an official capacity. Ultimately, limiting the franchise and citienship is far too easy to abuse. It is far too easy to find excuses and reasons to exclude someone. There is already obvious voter suppression going on on many US States. Please, lets not give them more ammunition to suppress some more.
I have voted. I have voted every opportunity I've had. I've spoken with my representative on subjects that're important to me because democracy doesn't end when the ballot is cast. I've met them in person on campaign and actually held a long an informative conversation with my current TD. I bitch and complain online about the government. My younger brother, on the other hand, has never bothered to take part.
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--m(^0^)m-- Wot, no sig?
Arguably however, there will always be those who, because of circumstance, find themselves unable to serve in an official capacity. Ultimately, limiting the franchise and citienship is far too easy to abuse. It is far too easy to find excuses and reasons to exclude someone. There is already obvious voter suppression going on on many US States. Please, lets not give them more ammunition to suppress some more.
I have voted. I have voted every opportunity I've had. I've spoken with my representative on subjects that're important to me because democracy doesn't end when the ballot is cast. I've met them in person on campaign and actually held a long an informative conversation with my current TD. I bitch and complain online about the government. My younger brother, on the other hand, has never bothered to take part.
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--m(^0^)m-- Wot, no sig?