• SupraMario@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    Sure while this is a concern, why aren’t we instead looking into the abuse vs suggesting we no do something because of another problem?

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      14 hours ago

      Not at all saying we shouldn’t look into the abuse, but unless the victim tells someone, there’s no way to know it’s happening? I don’t really get what you’re suggesting here.

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        13 hours ago

        I’m suggesting that if the abuse is large enough that it swings entire elections, then it should be looked into as a why it’s happening vs saying we shouldn’t do something about voter fraud because something else might happen.

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          13 hours ago

          Spousal abuse is only one concern, also parent/child coercion (you’re an adult now, you can’t live in my house unless you vote the way I want). Another would be buying votes, and using the “receipt” to collect payment.

            • Pup Biru@aussie.zone
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              11 hours ago

              and then the coercion is simply you give me your number or i hurt you

              there is no way that you can make a system where you are able to validate your vote after the fact, and also is safe from coercion

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              11 hours ago

              Or just say they ran out of paper. Like there are more pros than cons to this system. Nothing is going to be perfect.

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          13 hours ago

          That would be nice. Hugely impractical. Especially with today’s government. Pretty sure no fault divorce is going to be revoked soon, so it’ll only get worse.

          Also, was not suggesting that abusive relationships would be enough to swing the election one way or the other, only that this is a valid concern that needs addressed before any sweeping change.