In this week's News Shopper Thursday Issue discussion we suggest voting in elections should be the law and not just a right. Have your say and add your comments below.

The Thursday Issue is very simple. Each week we put a controversial question or suggestion to you, and ask if you agree or disagree with it.

Here is this week's:

Voting in local and national elections should be mandatory for anyone aged 18 and over. Anyone who declines to vote or spoils their ballot paper should be fined or have their access to public services restricted in some way.

Now it's over to you. Debate whether you think voting should be non-optional and enforced by law. Join the debate and tell us what you think below.

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