Why?

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Do so few people vote?

IMHO, voting should be compulsory.

When you say it should be compulsory, would it be acceptable to cast a blank ballot? If "election day" were extended to last a week, I could support a proposal like that...i.e. force you to show up in the voting booth.

But I don't think anybody should be compelled to vote for a candidate they do not want to win...and that would be the de facto result if blank ballots are not allowed.