Mandatory voting means it is mostly a logistical exercise. "You participated in the process." Like building Ikea furniture, you now think that the process is

Mandatory voting means it is mostly a logistical exercise. "You participated in the process." Like building Ikea furniture, you now think that the process is better and more valid. Less civil unrest that way. Of course, you are still allowed to say whatever you like about how stupid any politician is in any role - even the PM. But you are more likely to accept the authority invested in them by the process when you are part of it. Thirdly, you can still donkey vote if you are desperate to make your vote meaningless.