Do we have a moral duty to vote?

Dr. Julia Maskivker and Dr. Chris Freiman debate the motion "Citizens have a moral duty to participate in the democratic process through voting." Dr. Maskivker, arguing the affirmative, is an Associate Professor in Political Theory at Rollins College. Her most recent book is "The Duty to Vote". Dr. Freiman, arguing the negative, is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the College of William & Mary. His most recent book is "Why it's Okay to Ignore Politics".