If people are too lazy to go to the polls once a year, I don't WANT them voting.
Youre only one person. If forced to vote then they would also be forced to actually take a look at what they are voting on. The idea has some merit.
That's the theory. In reality, force people to vote and they would insult the process. I know I would. Force me to vote and the Cookie monster would be a write in. I always vote. I educate myself as to issues. Force me to vote and **** you would be scribbled across the ballot. Yes. I am opposed to mandatory jury duty. I have always outwitted them and gotten out of it. Had I been chosen despite my efforts I would subvert the trial.