windypoint said, What happens if an adult Australian doesn't vote? A fine, and if you don't pay that or give a good reason, more fine, a court case, a criminal record and possibly time in prison if the judge thinks you are trying to overturn the system of compulsory voting by your actions.
I think I like this idea. Do Australians generally support this or do they view it as an infringement on their liberty?
Help is coming
Help is coming... one day late
One day late
After you've given up and all is gone
Help is coming... one day late
From the song One Day Late on Sam Phillips' album A Boot and a Shoe
Adrian said, "...voting in state and federal elections is compulsory for all citizens...."
What happens to you if you don't vote?
I've been hearing lots of people talking about purifying water in NO with bleach and/or boiling. Even using both of these methods would not make the water in NO potable because of the presence of petrochemicals and unknown toxins from the Agriculture Street Landfill. Boiling and bleach only remove (most) microorganisms (some things, like cryptosporidium, require sterner measures).
If you're going to attempt it at all, petrochemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and goodness knows what all else in is that floodwater, IIRC, must be removed with a reverse osmosis filter with at least one granulated activated charcoal filter. Of course, RO filters are kind of bulky and expensive; not to mention that you need a good bit of pressure behind your water to make them effective, and they only put out one gallon of clean water for every 10 you put in. If I'm even remembering correctly. It may not even be possible without industrial equipment.
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