Reply #9: Bad idea???

[OETKB]

Some time has passed since the notion of the Australian ballot and yes I did study it in school, along with other subjects such as slavery, freedom of speech, etc.

Ideas are ideas to be discussed, not labeled good or bad to shut off the debate. Obviously I have hit a sore spot for some people, and guess what...your answers demonstrate how much freedom has not expanded in this country. We are suppose to represent progressive thinking on DU.

If your job or business or place in a neighborhood hangs in the balance by whom you vote for, we are in a sorrier state than I thought. Anyway your party affiliation is already on the public record after you vote.

No one is saying this should be blared from the roof tops. The vote itself would be done in private, but each vote would be attached to one voter. Coercian at the workplace, business, or social life goes on any way, at least in my neighborhood which is heavily Republican and conservative. My wife was even worried when I put out a Dean sign. Instead of brushing this problem under the rug, I don't think I have THE ANSWER, but certainly the fears you have brought up in the several posts bear discussing.