The Obama Administration through order or policy would create an Income Tax Incentive to encourage voter turnout in Federal elections. Voters would receive a tax credit for voting, or a penalty for not voting, on their annual income tax. Accountability is tracked via ballot stubs or voting systems.
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Pros and Cons:
Tax Credit:
Rewards participation
Could be seen as a drain on revenue
Tax Penalty:
Penalizes non-participation
Is zero cost
Could be seen as a "voting tax"
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Both methods are non-partisan and fair across all economic brackets.
Does not infringe on the right to not-participate.
Helps limit the influence of "get out the vote" targeted campaigns.
While this is not a mandatory voting law, it would be a good step towards a more representative government.