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"?