The notion that compulsory voting results in an engaged electorate is not plausible to me. Human nature does not work that way. It does not seem wise to solici

The notion that compulsory voting results in an engaged electorate is not plausible to me. Human nature does not work that way. It does not seem wise to solicit (much less demand) opinions from those who would choose to withhold them. These would be the least-informed opinions available. We have enough trouble with the people who insist on sharing when their opinion is unwelcome. (These are often a close second on the least-informed scale!) :)