Why in this day and age of internet banking, can we not have an online voting system, with registered voters? We can do our taxes online, we can pay bill online, but we cannot vote online. I understand the security risks, but major issues can be voted on by the grass roots of the country, leaving politician with no option but to answer why or why not to the issue at hand.
2007-02-02 11:33:47 · 8 answers · asked by teckguy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Many Americans still do not have access to computers and/or to the Internet, while others do not know how to operate them. The elderly and the poor, particularly, would be unfairly excluded by such a system.
Internet voting in elections might make sense at some time in the future, as free Internet access is made available to all, and as more people become computer literate. Concerns about privacy and electoral fraud can probably be overcome if there is a determination to do so.
On the other hand, voting on specific issues by Internet will never be practical. Most issues are complex, and few voters are able to become well-enough informed to make intelligent decisions. Furthermore, most people have little interest in the many issues that face Congress and state legislatures, so we cannot realistically expect a legitimate cross-section of the population to vote on any given issue. Large, powerful organizations would be able to mobilize their supporters, while the average voter would likely not even be aware of specific votes.
Despite the many flaws in the current system, it still beats this proposal.
2007-02-02 13:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good idea considering the way US Govt has been by-passing the issues. If the public could vote on border security it would have been done ages ago. Perhaps if you took out a petition & made copies for others to get signed I wonder what would happen.
2007-02-02 13:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by truthorcon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would lead to direct democracy. This only works in small village like settings. Aside from this also politicians would not permit this due to their loss of power. Last and most important it would be extremely complex to do. Imagine that the old lady down the block, has a computer crash and then sues the goverment due to her inability to cast her vote.
2007-02-02 11:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by manglada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one that's not how our system works. For two, people couldn't even pick the right American Idol winner. I mean Taylor Hicks, come on! If your talking Presidential races than I say no too. Get off your butt and go vote, its not that hard and its the least you can do for your country.
2007-02-02 11:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by vabraces 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because until they can 100 % guarantee that votes will not be tampered with or changed, then they will not do on line voting.
2007-02-02 11:54:44 · answer #5 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo will not allow a free and fair ellection.
2007-02-02 13:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We live in a republic NOT a democracy.
2007-02-02 11:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by Mazlow01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
remember miami and dade county...thank those odd left wingers...they didnt understand it then and wont now.
2007-02-02 11:36:48 · answer #8 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋