2006-10-17 06:38:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I generally do, but I (along with a lot of others) fear that Electronic machines without verifiable paper trails of each ballot can easily be corrupted. If it's backed by paper, then the two can be matched, compared, and verified.
That's all I'm asking for to preserve democracy in this country. I don't think it's too difficult (but apparently Diebold does).
2006-10-17 06:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by WBrian_28 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I do in my area of Michigan, we win some and we lose some and is a slight majority repuglican area. But I do think that some area's of the country there are enough discrepancy's that we should take a closer look at what is going on. Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida are all in doubt to this day from the last presidential election. We as Americans both party's should have an interest in having fair, open and honest elections as it is the most important part of our democracy. No matter who wins an election there would be more respect for that person if it was proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are the rightful winner.
2006-10-17 14:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Studies have shown the same margin or error (spoiled ballots, etc.) across the last several elections, going back a decade.
I have a feeling the degree of confidence Democrats have in the vote counting process will be directly influenced by how pleased they are with the outcome of the election.
2006-10-17 14:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Florida, and I have serious doubts...I still vote, and encourage everyone around me to vote. But, the problem in our state, now, is that there is no paper trail. After the drama in 2000, our state primarily uses voting machines, basically, computers that can be, it has been proven, hacked into and votes changed, even just completely thrown out. I vote via absentee ballot in an effort to make sure that there is a paper trail for my votes, but even that leaves a doubt, it could just be thrown away. I think that after all of the last major elections, and all of fallout over votes not being counted and the deceptive practices involved, we all have doubts.
2006-10-17 14:01:29 · answer #4 · answered by jemmy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it depends on the scope of the vote. I think there is still basic vote integrity in CT here, (I could be wrong), but for prez elections, need I say more than FL and OH? Actually in 2000 and 2004 there were OTHER states involved too in both election thefts. Shamlections BOTH!!!
2006-10-17 14:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by rhino9joe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of the accuracy of the vote tabulation, all close elections will breed discontent. Democracy loves decisive electoral victories. Close elections, even if tabulated correctly, will divide the country for the entire term of the winner.
2006-10-17 14:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Faith is not the correct adverb. The votes were counted. It is knowledge. Once something is known, faith no longer exists.
2006-10-17 13:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by Answergirl 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they are counted. Maybe not properly counted, but they're counted. Actually, that's just a sour grapes answer on my part. Who really knows what's going on behind the scenes? Who can say with 100% certainty whether the counts are accurate one way or another? I can't.
2006-10-17 13:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by Klawed Klawson 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania - in the words of your Hollywood elite leader and sugar daddy - MOVE ON!
2006-10-17 14:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by Republican Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to tell you honestly, I am not worried at all, but what I am terrified of is how many illegal aliens are going to vote and be counted. It really is criminal.
2006-10-17 13:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋