EAC - Voluntary Voting System Guidelines

Name : | Judy Schriebman
Organization : | N/A
Post Date : | 9/9/2005
General Comments
Comment : | Computer can count with ease! It’s a well-understood technology. Rather than making it more complicated than it is, we need to standardize the technology. Vendors may compete based on the quality of their services. Current law recognizes electronic tampering everywhere! In Vegas, the State Gaming Control Board rigorously tests slot machines. Even so, the machines have still been rigged from time-to-time! Paperless voting is an embossed invitation to steal elections. It must be banned. Wireless devices encourage rigging and must be eliminated. Most children of even grade school age are aware that such systems are inherently easy to tamper with and corrupt. The scientists, engineers, and university faculty in the Open Voting project have demonstrated a prototype of an inexpensive, accessible, electronic ballot printer utilizing free, open source software. We urge that VVSG include multi-use PCs. With the necessary legislation and funding, we could have an excellent system in place within several years. The public expects EAC to provide electoral transparency. Policies must include public disclosure of all aspects of election administration. With investment in sensible Research and Development, America may once again model clean elections to the world.