Simple solution to making sure computer voting not fraudulent
Posted: Friday, March 12, 2004
Despite evidence that computer voting machines are vulnerable to fraud and accidents
that could wreak havoc on election results, Congress has refused to mandate a simple solution to the computer voting problem which is that all machines produce a paper trail of ballots cast. This would allow for a recount, if needed.
So, it's left to us to make sure that our voting machines produce a paper record. California is one state that's already mandated that its computer voting machines produce a paper trial.
California is definitely not always right, but here's a case where it would be wise for us to follow its lead.
Janet Shepard, Seldovia