Name :   Paul Tichy Organization :   N/A Post Date :   9/1/2005 Section Comments Section :   6.8 Page no. :   Line no.:   Comment :   I am both shocked and dismayed that the EAC guidelines do not currently   include the requirement that there be a voter-verified paper trail as an   integral part of any electronic voting system.  Without such a   requirement, there is no real way to recount the votes in a close   election nor to uncover fraud built into voting systems.  The numerous   irregularities in the 2004 election are evidence that such a paper trail   is essential to restore voters' confidence in the validity and   legitimacy of our election systems.  I strongly suggest that a   voter-verified paper trail be a mandatory part of any electronic   election system; without it there is significant risk of fraud and   corruption as there was in the 2004 election.