The count would only be needed in the case of a very close thing, and to get the final numbers later on. But we would not have to wait up all night watching swingometers ect the result would be just after the polls close
2006-11-07 21:32:18 · 8 answers · asked by bwadsp 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Some ballot papers are spoiled and human error needs to be checked. But its a great idea we do the same with coins and banknotes
2006-11-07 22:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by green man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What would stop someone from sticking a bit of gaffer tape on the back? It would count as 4/5 votes !
2006-11-08 02:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the smile. Reminds me of the miller's "golden thumb": a corrupt voting official leaving a thumb on the scales while the weigh-in is being done. May be popular with governments like Azerbaijan or Egypt.
I don't think this proposition was thoroughly thought through.
2006-11-07 21:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by 13caesars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good idea the papers are sorted before being counted. Counting is what takes the time
2006-11-07 21:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you don't have to stay up all night you know. lol
Besides i wouldn't want everyone knowing who i voted for if we had to place the vote papers in different ballot boxes.
2006-11-07 21:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ud need to see the result anyway to put them in different piles
2006-11-07 21:35:28 · answer #6 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this makes it so much more fun ...
with weighing - there could be more cheating - someone could drop something heavy in there..
2006-11-07 21:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by Helen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is kike justice, it has to be seen to be done, even if it is done wrong
2006-11-07 21:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋