Although a majority of Danes appear to be in favour of changing the law of royal succession, a scheduling conflict could distract many citizens from casting their vote in this important referendum. The problem is the referendum is set for 7 June, the same day when European Parliamentary elections take place.
Election analysts are already concerned over a predicted paltry 40.2 percent turnout for the 7 June EU vote. If less than 40 percent of Danes fail to vote for the referendum, which falls on the same day, it will fail to pass because it involves changing the constitution, according to the Copenhagen Post.
At stake is a radical change to the Danish constitution that will give the right of royal succession to the monarch’s first-born child, regardless of its gender. Presently, it must pass to the first-born son. If less than 40 percent of voters turn out, the constitution cannot be altered.
Soren Risbjerg Thomsen, a professor and election researcher, is concerned that “There has been a decreasing voting tendency to the most recent European parliamentary elections, and EU citizens from other countries can also vote in Denmark. [But] since those people can’t vote on the referendum, it means the number of Danes voting is likely lower than that 40.2 percent.”
To help encourage Danes to get out and vote on the referendum, which an estimated 84 percent of Danes say they support, the office of the Prime Minister has launched a campaign on the Internet and in printed matter voicing its enthusiasm for the measure.
Terry. She has full control over cash. I just keep an eye on account and add extra cash when it dries out as she keeps he magic piece of plastic not me. We just share the duties – I take care of bills, she takes care of laundry. But as to voting (or any other opinion) – there is no control :-(
Good luck. But I’m not talking about voting itself.
Yes it is OK with me. Well I see no reason why she can’t do it. Because if she can’t do it remotely – there are less chance she can do it in person. So either her “voice” is lost or she does it in advance.
Looks like you are more concerned about potential fraud than about real matter, Øystein :-)
AE – we have been working on electronic voting here for years. My question is not about IP or sequrity, but if it is OK that – say your wife call you an ask you to vote for her, because she for a reason can´t do it – is it then OK that you do it for her. She gives you what you need for voting.
>Seriously, I have full control over my wife’s bank internet access.
Oooh… that sounds a little Neanderthal Alexander!
To the preson who pretends he/she is Øystein from Norway! I ignore you silly remark! :-)
I know that you sent this silly and negative (towards people in general) message when real Øystein was distracted by you!
Seriously, I have full control over my wife’s bank internet access. But for sure in case of vote she would not let me have access to her vote account. And to get to internet bank first I have to enter user name/password then enter randomly generated code (done by personal electronic key) and even after that I have to confirm my actions by another pin code. Plus my IP is recorded. So chances that someone get to my account without my personal and explicit permission is next to zero.
But let’s say there are some fraud – 1-2% of all votes.
Now look – we have 80-90% turnover with 1-2% fraud. Or we have around 40% turnover with 0% fraud.
What result is more accurate in terms of public opinion?
AE > “I understand that for an average family of four – with two small kids – a trip to voting station in weekend might take an average one hour!”
And if a person vote for another person – perhaps several – is that OK in your system?
So they have a problem with turnover of voters? And same time an estimated 84 percent of Danes support referendum? And same time to help encourage Danes to get out and vote on the referendum the office of the Prime Minister has launched a campaign on the Internet?
Looks for me that the problem is TO GET OUT people. A good example of why “direct democracy” is knocking in our doors!
I understand that for an average family of four – with two small kids – a trip to voting station in weekend might take an average one hour! So they have an option to stay at home with kids or do a lot of home work. But I’m sure if they could vote by typing password and then click Yes then click Yes again after “Are you sure?” popup window then click again Yes after another “Are you sure you are sure?” – so total 1 minute – turnover might be 90-95%. ;-)