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[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: SP33Demon
Absolute power corrupts, and this is a good example.

So having multiple competeing systems in place, that will most likely be different, is a better approach?

Multiple systems with the right checks and balances (all independently certified by multiple organizations using the current fed standards) IS better. Why should a single private company have a monopoly on a Constitutional right (voting), decentralize the process and the entire system improves (as we are already seeing) because corruption is then minimalized through variation. For example, more studies like
this one by CA in 2007 should be conducted by states to restore confidence in the voting process.

All in all, states are going to use a corrupt voting system (e.g. machines) if the state itself is wrought with corruption. For example, the Diebold CEO lobbying for Bush in 2004 in Ohio and guaranteeing him the election, of course Ohio used Diebold. Any red state would also partake in that company, it was that simple. The first step to smashing this process is encouraging better, safer, more transparent systems be created in conjunction with voting in a bipartisan group to lead your state (in a perfect reality).

 

[herm0016]

any of you ever attend a PUBLIC accuracy test of your local voting system? any of you ever actually worked with the some of the equipment in question?

i have...

if anyone did anything in the system there are paper records that are printed right when the poles are closed ( at least with all the optical scan systems) to look at, there is no way to fake this record unless you physically fill out ballots ( each of which has a unique serial number that gets matched with the name of the voter) and feed them into the counting machine. the data is saved on a memory card and then transferred to the computer system to report to the state. there is no way for anyone to modify the card, as it is sealed in the machine by crimping a serial numbered wire seal.

 

[alchemize]

No shit. They are so bad they couldn't even rig the last elections...



unless...



we've all been deceived....







and the birthers missed Obama's linkage to Diebold????

 

[Fear No Evil]

Basically wha

 

[Fear No Evil]

Basically what we have here is if a Republican wins, Diebold is to blame. If a Democrat wins.. Diebold still is to blame. Maybe its not rigged and its just how the American people are voting?