Reply #26: I agree paper ballots

[insane_cratic_gal]

Again people are correct in pointing out the ban on machines is not something our congress is going to adhere to. Nor would the lobbyist allow it.

SO if they are to keep the machines what conditions do we the people need to half in place?

They have source code on file with every SOS. SOS and the District Attorney (i believe it's the da ? I know one other legal aspect has access to it) have access to that source code. In the case of Blackwell, or Roadblock it does it no good.

No one affiliated with any campaign should be allowed to have such power over and election.

I'm convinced we can not back down about the machines (I feel like I'm stuck in a bad terminator movie! Arnold!) We must find some comprehensive way for Federal government to review that source code with Independent examiners. They should be accessible to examiners for recounts, and evaluations! Poll books are, cards are, so should anything else that handles our votes!.

Perhaps mock labs for all voting equipment be studied and tested. It amazes me even further why Tally machines are not versatile enough to read a examine a hole in a piece of paper. Or perhaps we need a spring lock mechanism that makes a hole the size of a paper Punch.

Hell lets just go for paper punchers! lol It leaves no visible hanging piece of paper, it guts through it!.

I more then likely suspect we are going to have to march our asses to congress and petition for the reform ourselves. Our votes are not sold the highest bidder! Or the pocket-stuffer Lobbyist on Capital Hill.! No one pertaining to any election concerning the people shall bid for their company. It must be examined impartially to find what systems works.