[Rhodes22-list] Voting

[Slim]

Can someone please tell me why, in this day and age, we have problems
counting votes?  For chrissake, what could be simpler?  Why do some states
use questionable methods like punch cards or now, electronic machines and
online voting?  You KNOW the electronic voting is a disaster looking for a
place to happen.  Some don't even require a paper back-up in case a recount
is needed.  OF COURSE there will be hackers AND breakdowns.  What are they
thinking?  This drives me crazy!  I know I'm being cynical but the
unreliability of these methods make me think they do it IN ORDER FOR THEM to
f**k with the results!

Here in MN we use one, big single sheet of paper with all the candidates
there and you use a black pen which they supply.  You make a mark next to
your candidate and it's read by a machine much less technical/susceptible to
mishaps than an online computer.  We've never had a problem counting and/or
verifying votes in MN.
KISS!!!!!

BTW, in Brazil, voting is considered more than a civic duty--it's a personal
obligation and all businesses, schools, etc. are closed for the day and
almost everyone votes.  In this country what, 35% turnout?  Disgraceful!
I take pride in knowing that MN is among the highest turnouts in the U.S.

Slim