On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 gandalf@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Let me add one more social dynamic. The public will want to see > instantaneous vote results, I hear this voiced often in the debate, and that it's one of the big benefits of DRE systems, i.e., faster results, though I've never seen any evidence to support the claim that voters are particularly unhappy with the speed of election returns using current technology (the Florida recount aside, but that's an exceptional event), or, more importantly, that "the public" (or, less ambiguously, a majority of voters in this country) is willing to sacrifice accuracy for speed in elections. Of course, "all things being equal", it's probably safe to say that "the public wants faster results", much as it's safe to presume that the masses would rather be rich and healthy than poor and sick, but that's not really saying much, as all things are never equal, and, in a world of finite resources, priorities have to be set. This member of "the public", for one, doesn't really care if election results take a day or a week, so long as they're as accurate as available technologies and resources permit. On another note, I'm curious what's being done on the paper-trail systems to prevent vote buying -- seems like I could snap a picture of the receipt before I leave (with a camera phone, say) and use it as evidence that I've voted for someone. Sure, such a thing could be Photoshopped, but doing so untraceably is beyond the skill of most voters, so that isn't much of a risk for a prospective buyer. Can I say "no" to the verification and vote again, without leaving the booth or otherwise drawing undue attention to my actions? Sincerely, Jason T. Miller Shaffstall Engineering ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shaffstall Corporation http://shaffstall.com / http://theoneview.com A Division of One View, Inc. jasomill@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 8531 Bash Street / Indianapolis, IN / 46250 317-842-2077 x302 Confidentiality Notice This message is intended only for the addressee named above. It contains information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from use and disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, disclosure, copying or dissemination of this transmission, or taking of any action in reliance on its contents, or other use is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please reply to the sender listed above immediately and permanently destroy this message and accompanying documents. Thank you for your cooperation.
