2007-08-03 04:47:19 · 14 answers · asked by J.R. 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Can you post the link to this team of computer scientists?
2007-08-03 04:54:07 · update #1
I thought the left was pro-technology : Stem Cell
research, etc.
2007-08-03 04:58:16 · update #2
Yes, In general they are, there is a lot of hype on this! Most precents try to get it right.
2007-08-03 15:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the idea of using technology to make voting better is a good one. However, like most software/hardware, there is rush by companies to get the product out as quickly and cheaply as possible, the result being hard to use machines, technology that buggy, and poor security. (The user interface of the machine where I live is terrible, you have to use a little wheel to scroll through the selections).
I think we should continue to strive for better voting methods/technologies, but until we can show they are better than older methods, stick with paper. We should to least provide a paper backup.
2007-08-03 11:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are safer for those rigging the results. Of course when they hit the wrong button and end up like in Ohio with 6,000 votes for one candidate in a precinct that only has 600 voters, it get a little obvious.
Edit:
The State of California decertified all three types of voting machines that had been used there. Volunteer students were able to hack into all three systems easily and alter the results.
Looks like all the unreasonable rumors about elections over the last 7+ years are probably true. Treason has been committed.
2007-08-03 11:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No way. Recently a team of Computer Scientist deviced an algorithm to hack and alter votes on such a machine. Voting machines are just another way for Bush and his kind to win fixed elections without the glare of a recount.
2007-08-03 11:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by just curious 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The truth is, it is impossible to create a completely secure computer system, but this is what the federal government wants us to use to cast our votes.
It's not the votes that count. It's who counts the votes.
Josef Stalin
2007-08-03 12:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jose R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the whole country should use one standard form of voting. Most likely, the least technical thing will bring the most honest results.
My state (NH) votes with pencil and paper.
2007-08-03 11:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, Diebold promised a Republican victory and delivered. Paper ballots and uniform nationwide standards might lead to honest elections.
2007-08-03 11:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. No paper trail = rigged.
If diebold can make ATM machines print a receipt, they can make their voting machines print out a receipt.
2007-08-03 11:53:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, no paper trail to document the votes.
2007-08-03 11:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to work pretty well for the RNC, Diebolt did deliver Ohio just like he said he would.
2007-08-03 11:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by Follow the money 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋