Apathy about civic affairs is a serious problem. This is why petitions are so vital. They indicate civic engagement, even if none actually exists. With the advent of social media, it is easier than ever to sign petitions. It takes no effort and signals effectively nothing. Therefore, no one should object to the proposal that petition-signing should be mandatory. It means nothing, it takes almost no effort, and anyone who opposes the idea must be opposed to the very idea of civic engagement. Please join my campaign to make petition-signing mandatory. Thank you.