But we hesitate in this country, thinking that compulsory
voting seems somehow un-american (galston); we enjoy
our freedom, including the freedom not to vote (ornstein).
voting is deemed a civic right rather than a duty. however,
our society does impose obligations on citizens when the
success of our nation is at stake. two examples are jury
service and paying taxes.
what claim is hunter making in this passage from "compulsory voting: an
idea whose time has come"?
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a. citizens who don't pay taxes should not be allowed to vote in
elections.
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b. paying taxes and serving on a jury are important parts of u. s.
citizenship.
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c. u. s. citizens already have compulsory obligations to the
government
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d. voting in elections should be a service that people want to
perform