48 parties? OMG. Life is Hell with only 2 recognized parties. If you aren't in one of those 2 parties you're not going to win. Sounds like there is something that can be taught to other 'democratic' countries.
I completely understand having the 2 extremes and being in the middle. I missed our last state election for the dumbest reason. I was told I should have mailed in my ballot like everyone else. My employer more or less prevented me. It is illegal for them to do. We won't go there because there is so much that is done there that is not legal. Anyway, it was because my political views are different than theirs. So when they complain about our governor, I smart off and say something like, 'Well if I were allowed to vote like I am guaranteed by law to do, then my vote might have made a difference.' It wouldn't have but, just irks me.
How can you be prevented from voting? Do your polling stations not operate in hours that allow you to vote into the evening?
And as for penalising you for having different views? Not very adult. I am sorry.
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Don't be sorry. It's not very adult. It's sad then the go around saying that they are belittled for their opinions. It's just dumb.
Our polls are open usually 7am to 8pm (7pm in some areas) In the state I live in we do get our ballots in the mail, but I like going to the polling center. All employers are supposed to allow you to go vote without any sort of penalty on attendance. I was threatened to be fired if I left. I'm not in a position to lose my job regardless of how horrid they can be.