2007-07-03 09:33:33 · 8 answers · asked by HRHGavin 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
No. I want a paper trail. Computers are to easy to manipulate.
I will still vote though.
2007-07-03 09:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes! I am an Elections Coordinator for a small county in Missouri this past year we implemented the touch screen electronic voting machines in every one of our voting precincts, along with the paper ballot method. We use both in our county. The touch screen machines are very accurate and easy to use. Although it is an option to have a paper trail, yes I agree all should. The machines we use here do have a paper trail. And as far as someone altering the information it is impossible, and anyone that sets up or uploads or anything on those machines has to take an oath just like they do with the paper ballots. It would be a severe federal offense to do anything outside the normal election process. Please do not hesitate to use these machines, I think they will be the future someday and the paper ballot method will be extinct! If you have any questions on how these machines work please feel free to contact me at kellybellybeans@yahoo.com
2007-07-03 16:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by kellybellybeans 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nothing is failsafe... but I have more confidence in the electronic voting machines than the paper ballots.
The reason people don't like electronic voting machines is because of the irrational fear that people seem to have of anything new...
Regardless... I still am probably going to have the paper ballot because in my state they don't seem to have any desire to upgrade at this time...
2007-07-03 16:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Schaufel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Nothing is 100% fool-proof.
2. I will vote in EVERY election, as I have done since I turned 18.
2007-07-03 16:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nothing is fool proof for there are plenty of fools. big misconception- it is not a computer, and many are made by diebold who make debit machines and other bank related devices, yet no one has a problem trusting their money to these machines
2007-07-03 16:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by andy c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the manufacturer. but after the Diebold fiasco a few years back, it's a lot safer than absentee paper ballots. the corruption comes from the politicians, not the machines
2007-07-03 16:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by Vikster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No for one reason and the electoral voting is another.
2007-07-03 16:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by lonetraveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I would prefer to have a printout of my vote that could be used in case a recount is needed.
2007-07-03 16:42:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋