Compulsory preferential voting strengthens democracy. It promotes higher voter turnout, leading to more representative and legitimate outcomes. It ensures elected leaders have broad support, which encourages candidates to appeal to, and advocate for, a wider audience. This encourages more inclusive and moderate policies, which reduces the influence of extreme factions. Just look at the political landscapes of Canada and Australia right now and compare that to the USA. We are due for a shift in how we vote - the time is now!