[Mpls] Apathy wins the 2005 election

[David Greene]

Michael Atherton wrote:

>>I guess most voters decided, "better the devil you know." 
>>The ones who chose to stay home must have reached the 
>>conclusion that it makes no difference.
> 
> 
> Some countries have laws that require voting.  Should
> Minneapolis?  Can Minneapolis legally require voting?  

I've never understood why mandatory voting is a good idea.  Can someone
explain it to me?

A better way to raise turnout is to make election day a business
holiday.

David Greene
The Wedge