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Thread #75269 Message #1320491
Posted By: mack/misophist
08-Nov-04 - 11:05 AM
Thread Name: BS: Hackers and Hanky Panky?
Subject: RE: BS: Hackers and Hanky Panky?
The amazing thing about computer voting is that the basic procedures are well understood. All they do is build a data base that is filled by entries from an on line form. It's no different in nature than registering at a web site or ordering something on line. The level of fraud we've seen so far isn't all that sophisticated. In 4 years the republicans ought to be able to sweep the nation. The real snag is that the programs used are all secret, proprietary software. It's impossible to be certain what's actually happening with the program without knowing exactly what it does. Computer voting will never be secure until the source code is available for public examination and installed by bi-partisan committees. Prepare for the worst.