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0 pointsaidos10y ago0 comments

That's an interesting idea, could you change your vote?

There was a lot of rain. Flooding / trains cancelled - biggest thunderstorm I've seen in the UK since moving here 13 years ago. In this case I think it probably made a difference, because those that were fighting to leave were more likely to turn out.

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lawpoop10y ago

I go back and forth on changing your vote.

Arguments for would be learning something new, or breaking information during the period of the vote. For instance, if a news story broke about a politician, or something hidden in the wording of a bill would be highlighted, then one might want to change their vote.

Also, propaganda/information campaigns would ramp up towards the end of the vote, which could be good or bad.

Arguments against are basically logistical burden and opportunity for fraud. It's simpler for one vote, cast in stone.

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