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Originally posted by Jorath Calar:
I also heard that in Brazil people have to vote... it's against the law not to vote... I know it's like that also in Argentina.
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yep, thats correct.
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Originally posted by Grojlach:
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Originally posted by Jorath Calar:
I also heard that in Brazil people have to vote... it's against the law not to vote... I know it's like that also in Argentina.
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So wait a minute, see if I get this straight... People could be thrown in prison for not voting? Wow.[/QUOTE]but, the penalty for not doing so is only administrative. and it doesnt even come to a fine. its a tradition that one of the first laws passed by congress after election day is a general amnesty for all those that didnt go to vote. there are also a number of justifications for not voting, like being more than 300kms away from your voting place, etc.