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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Frank, the paper prints out, you confirm that it's correct, then you push the button to process your vote.
Right, but I'd assume you'd have to do something with the paper ballot so it can be counted later if there's an issue. What's to prevent someone from printing multiple ballots?
NY is supposed to be switching away from the old-fashioned lever machines soon, and I am SO upset about it. How am I supposed to enjoy voting without the kaTHUNK sound? How?
Exactly, I must have used something else in '88, but I don't remember what.
I was waffling on my governor vote--do I vote for the corrupt Dem incumbent, some of whose programs I like even though he never did come up with a way to properly fund them, or do I vote for the Green Party guy whom I know nothing about? After reading this from the Tribune, I now know enough to definitely say I will be voting Green for the first time ever! And leaving the spot for Cook County Board Chairman very very blank, since I find both the Dem and Repub candidates unworthy.
I've voted several different ways (two different kinds of lever machines, one punch card machine thing, at least), but never on paper, which is what I grew up watching my parents do.
Right, but I'd assume you'd have to do something with the paper ballot so it can be counted later if there's an issue. What's to prevent someone from printing multiple ballots?
Well, it prints a copy like a receipt and also an internal copy that you can view through a window. Or so I understand.
As to Trudy's question, nothing, really, except the fact that it can potentially be exposed, which is still a giant step forward from the current situation.
I've done ka-chunk and paper. I guess I like my ballots like I like my music...old school.
I've got one green , because the Dem that will win, doesn't really represent me. But we have a huge bunch of justices that I have no info on - so I can't vote. And I was looking at our city council. 2 have statements and the 2 that don't are certifiable. ( one talks about aliens and dead horses. the other is against everything)
the other is against everything
No matter who or what commenced it?
I think, on principle, if we went to paperless Diebolds I'd start voting absentee. And if enough people walked in, sang three bars of Alice's Restaurant, and walked out...
OK, is anyone else really stressed-out about this election?
Among other things.
I guarantee if the GOP keeps either house of Congress, Bush will be talking "mandate". Again.
I don't know. After Ted Haggard got into trouble this weekend when his mandates were disclosed, people may stop using the word for a while.