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pandr32

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32. I agree that people love paper ballots

Thu Aug 29, 2013, 02:13 PM

Aug 2013

and on-line voting could be phased in over a period of time. Again, it would be a secure government site--much like the IRS has for storing our tax returns. It could be possible to print out completed ballots and have county drop-offs as a back-up. This is only an idea I thought about when reading all the stories about voter suppression--limiting polling places and voting hours in heavily democratic areas. Who can forget the voting machines owned by a company connected to Tag Romney? Or the hanging chad disaster in Florida? What about provisional ballots? Votes are already hacked, discounted, or outright denied. People are intimidated and abused by others who try to prevent them from voting. Even the several hours long line-ups are a form of abuse.
As for volunteers helping others--they already do.

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" The Republican Party have decided... Segami Aug 2013 #1

Credibility ZERO Coyotl Aug 2013 #2

A closed mind is certain. bahrbearian Aug 2013 #3

like results never get flipped? questionseverything Aug 2013 #8

What's that got to do with it? Coyotl Aug 2013 #9

you could not have read article in that 2 minuetes questionseverything Aug 2013 #10

my bad connell not oconnell questionseverything Aug 2013 #11

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first falsity? questionseverything Aug 2013 #33

Beware where you place your trust. Do your own homework Coyotl Aug 2013 #36

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It is a pile of disinformation! Coyotl Aug 2013 #20

I don't doubt it for a nanosecond. There is a *reason Buscho was so set on installing this crap. silvershadow Aug 2013 #5

The Republicans are cheating and stealing again Blue Owl Aug 2013 #6

Scuzzy evil, anti-American values = Republicons Berlum Aug 2013 #7

Let's face it, for Republicans, democracy is the enemy. Maineman Aug 2013 #12

It's time for on-line voting pandr32 Aug 2013 #13

Too easily hacked, especially with a large electorate. mwooldri Aug 2013 #15

Such a terrible idea. The benefits you tout are all present in a vote by mail system such Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #16

I agree that people love paper ballots pandr32 Aug 2013 #32

on line voting can never be made secure questionseverything Aug 2013 #34

I personally like vote by mail davidpdx Aug 2013 #37

the problem with vote by mail is questionseverything Aug 2013 #39

I don't think anything is 100% secure davidpdx Aug 2013 #42

Oh yeah, trade in a system that has controls for on ripe for abuse. BAD IDEA! Coyotl Aug 2013 #21

Democracy Has Been Dead A Long Time - This Is The Coffin Nail cantbeserious Aug 2013 #14

We knew and now know that Unknown Beatle Aug 2013 #17

Actually, we don't know that. Coyotl Aug 2013 #22

Are you the cops? Rex Aug 2013 #26

Yes. Coyotl Aug 2013 #30

Why would they be in prison? They scoffed at Congress Rex Aug 2013 #28

that is a good point questionseverything Aug 2013 #40

All voting should be paper or mechanical devices. We never needed, nor will we need computer voting! reformist2 Aug 2013 #18

What about access for disabled? Coyotl Aug 2013 #23

What about it? reformist2 Aug 2013 #25

They are called ramps. Rex Aug 2013 #27

Voting ramps? Coyotl Aug 2013 #31

.... questionseverything Aug 2013 #41

how many elections does Rove have to lose before they malaise Aug 2013 #24

He was able to steal two elections for them Rex Aug 2013 #29

If the GOP wants to remain viable... Mr_Jefferson_24 Aug 2013 #35

That is the scary thing davidpdx Aug 2013 #38