Should voting be encouraged?

[Beskar]

I have to admit, I am reminded of Starship troopers and the differences of a 'civillian' and a 'citizen' and why 'citizens' are only allowed to vote.

Perhaps they should re-work the system like that, so only citizens have the ability to vote, and you only get citizenship by applying for it, opposed to having it given solely the basis of birth. That way, the civillians who have 'no interest' can go on in their lives, doing whatever except actually caring about the things that do matter, while the 'big boys/gils' who understand the importance of such matters enroll to be a citizen.

Perhaps have it so any naturally born civillian has the right to apply to be a citizen, but it is simply that, you have to apply for it. With applying, you get certain priviledges, such as being able to vote, while having to also commit.