Electronic Voting Controversy Continues
Posted on August 31, 2004
Concern over electronic voting systems is growing as the election nears. Complaints range from concerns over the security of the machines to the lack of a paper receipt so votes can be properly recounted if need be. Diebold, Inc. is the the largest manufacturer of the controversial touch screen voting systems.
According to a CNN news story, Walden O'Dell, the CEO of Diebold, wrote in a letter fundraising pitch to Republicans that he was "committed to helping Ohio deliver its electoral votes to the president."
A website named Computer Ate My Vote maintains an ongoing list of states using the electronic voting machines. Wired recently reported that California and Nevada have already passed legislation requiring a paper print-out. However, many states still do not require the paper print-outs and Election Day is only two months away. We think most voters are going to want a paper print-out to prove they voted they way they intended to vote. It is disturbing that all states are not requiring this.
