I've always been in favour of a PR system of voting but as we don't have that system in place I think a compulsory vote is the next best step to ensure everyone who places a vote is represented.

Most of the objections to voting seem to be based on there being no suitable candidate in a particular constituency, in my view a spoilt paper is preferable to just not voting, at least then you are expressing your views. By refusing to vote you are not simply showing your disdain for the available candidates but you are opting out of the democratic system completely.

If you don't want to take part in democracy, what alternative system would you find preferable?