Here's an idea...How about those who vote in an election are saved to the voter registry and are automatically allowed to vote in the next election.  Those who didn't vote, for whatever reason, are removed from the voter registry and must submit an application if they wish ever to vote again. That way those who care enough to vote will be automatically allowed to do so and those who don't care must jump through some hoops to reinstate their right to vote. Sort of a "If you don't use it, you lose it" proposal. —SnipeHunter