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Ustwo · 11-29-2005, 07:02 AM

"Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything." - Atrributed to Stalin.

If the system is corrupt, the system is going to be corrupt no matter what voting method is used. This kind of corruption got JFK the presidency in 1960, and who knows who else. Voting machines are not going to safeguard it if the corruption is at the higher levels. Only a proper oversight of the process can hope to curb its effects. Thats not to say I am happy with the concept of a paperless trailless voting, but the issue of corruption must be fought at the local level where one party dominance in some cities/areas can lead to a complete control of the voting process, and hence the outcomes.

I don't feel the system is THAT corrupt currently. Even the Chicago Machine isn't what it used to be, but this is the kind of issue that must be constantly monitored.

11-29-2005, 07:02 AM	#34 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	"Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything." - Atrributed to Stalin. If the system is corrupt, the system is going to be corrupt no matter what voting method is used. This kind of corruption got JFK the presidency in 1960, and who knows who else. Voting machines are not going to safeguard it if the corruption is at the higher levels. Only a proper oversight of the process can hope to curb its effects. Thats not to say I am happy with the concept of a paperless trailless voting, but the issue of corruption must be fought at the local level where one party dominance in some cities/areas can lead to a complete control of the voting process, and hence the outcomes. I don't feel the system is THAT corrupt currently. Even the Chicago Machine isn't what it used to be, but this is the kind of issue that must be constantly monitored. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.