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There must be some way we can pass a law demanding the voting machines be more easily identified so this sort of thing does't happen again.
originally posted by: Vroomfondel
If we stopped investigating or acknowledging the possible existence of everything that is anecdotal we would get nowhere. Everything is anecdotal until proven.
Many people, myself included, have witnessed some form of voter fraud or manipulation of ballots. Seeing it does not necessarily mean you have the ability to gather evidence for future reference. We are talking about ballots here. Its not like anyone can just grab a couple hundred and walk out the door. The absence of proof does not in itself prove anything.
I know, wishful thinking. the very ones who could be effected by such laws are the ones who would have to pass them.
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: tinymind
There must be some way we can pass a law demanding the voting machines be more easily identified so this sort of thing does't happen again.
Thats the whole point to switching to digital voting. Pixels on a screen are far easier to manipulate than actual written ballots.
Stories past of stealing ballot boxes, blocking access on voting day, delays to vote, voting stations closing early, all become unnecessary with digital voting.
Somebody follow the Diebold machines around, see how many 'stops' they make on their way to the results.
Example of how they react to being confronted with fraud…
originally posted by: Ektar
When I voted on Tue I was only asked for my driver's license.
I asked don't you need to see my voters registration card too?
She said no just driver's license. I was then asked democrat or
republican. I was not expecting that since it is NOT their business &
I thought voting was anonymous?
I also mentioned that I wish voters could get receipts for
confirmation...she had NO clue what I was talking about.
So the guy set the machine, a touch screen, I selected
a box & then at the top of the screen pushed a button
that said vote. Then a message said your vote has been
cast or whatever...confirmed.
There is no rush on voting & it should be extended to
more than one day & including a weekend. This would
allow everyone to get a chance to vote without the stress
of just trying to manage time due to work & etc & to get
to the polls. Extending the time to vote would also give
enough time to provide us with receipts.
However the establishment would never allow that into
fruition...LO!
Cheers
Ektar