defending the american vote

[Neil D]

From that "liberal" organization, moveon.org-

[:"green"] If Americans are to participate in their democracy, they need to know that it is honest, and their vote count is accurate and fair. Recent Presidential elections have not left Americans knowing that every voter, every precinct, every State had the most accurate and honest vote possible. An honest electoral process will bring leaders who are trusted and the majority rule principal will show other nations the way to achieve a democratic society for themselves.

– Carol M. from Molalla, OR [/]

There are some of us who feel that the vote has some very questionable areas. We need that verifiable process that shows that the vote for every person is honest and verifiable.

You might see this issue show up a bit more often as well....

[cricket]

Apparently Americans don't feel that their vote is questionable when choosing their American Idol. Surely, the integrity of that vote is more questionable than a political vote.

[Dr. Shane]

No system of voting has proved itself 100% accurate. They have tested brand new voting machines by sending a group of employees in to vote and telling everyone to vote the same and still there is about a 1% error.

A republican democracy is a good form of government but when the vote comes down to less than 1% difference between the canidates there is just no way to assure 100% accuracy - at least not yet.