Globe Editorial: Apathy is overrated

Globe Editorial: Apathy is overrated

... Electronic voting, which has worked well in some Canadian municipal elections, would essentially eliminate the reasons – or excuses – of a wide-ranging united alternative of electoral abstainers. In other words, if one adds up “too busy,” “out of town/away,” “own illness or disability,” “too difficult or transportation problem” and “weather conditions,” the sum is an impressive 45.5 per cent – when that same percentage is found among those who actually do vote, that’s enough for a majority government. --->>>