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You're not compelled to choose. You're compelled to cast a ballot. Which can express disapproval for all choices.

Then what's the point? What value does that add besides wasting the voter and the vote counter's time?

That everyone's time get wasted. You don't have a disadvantage when you decide to actually vote.

I should also add you aren't liable to be punished by your government for not voting.