good idea/bad idea, necessary democratic reform or authoritarian imposition? are there better or worse ways to do it?

  • by creating longer lines and a wasting their tax funds

    This assumes the voting process will stay exactly the same as it is today

    Of note - mandatory only means that it is legally required. It does not mean you have to force them to show up. It specifies nothing in terms of actual implementation, other than a law requiring a vote.