[IWE] Voting Machines. Again.

[Jack Troughton]

> Good morning, everyone.
>
> Another Monday, another e-voting conundrum.
>
> You can't look at the source code:
>
> http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061229/BREAKING/61
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> But it is possible that the machines in question cannot be shown to have
> been properly tested:
>
> http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=171610
>
>
> How does the one square with the other?
>
> Is there any reasonable defence for this kind of nonsense? Is there any
> rationale beyond convenience for giving away transparency in the electoral
> process?
>
> Further, what is the justification for allowing trade secrets into the
> fundament of American democracy?

You do know what the original meaning of "fundament" is, right? Does put
an interesting perspective on what you're saying...

Cheers,

Jack