Comments on: Examples of challenged ballots in Minnesota http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/11/20/examples-of-challenged-ballots-in-minnesota/ Don't dis or dismiss this miss! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:53:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Karmadancer http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/11/20/examples-of-challenged-ballots-in-minnesota/comment-page-1/#comment-752507 Karmadancer Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:47:52 +0000 http://sistertoldjah.com/?p=8536#comment-752507 Hoo boy. As amusing as the original story was (with the pictures! I like pictures) I'd made the mistake of going to the "discussion" about this that MNPR had linked to. OMG. I have rarely seen a more vitreous den of paranoia and ignorance. Sorry, but the paper ballots they showed, IMNSHO, <em>do</em> make a point for electronic balloting. We have it here in VA -- it's electronic with a paper confirmation -- and personally, I love it. As a voter, it's hard to screw up. The system won't allow someone to vote for more than one candidate at a time, it ignores any scribbles or mismarks on the screen, it asks for confirmation for every decision as it's made, and there's a paper backup onsite (and verifiable) in case of a recount. All that being said, it is worth noting that the total number of contested ballots in this case is <strong>0.00487%</strong> of the total number of ballots cast. This is hardly a significant number, let alone a majority. Um, I gotta ask: is this really a problem? Lizard People in 2012, -- kd Hoo boy.

As amusing as the original story was (with the pictures! I like pictures) I’d made the mistake of going to the “discussion” about this that MNPR had linked to.

OMG. I have rarely seen a more vitreous den of paranoia and ignorance.

Sorry, but the paper ballots they showed, IMNSHO, do make a point for electronic balloting. We have it here in VA — it’s electronic with a paper confirmation — and personally, I love it. As a voter, it’s hard to screw up. The system won’t allow someone to vote for more than one candidate at a time, it ignores any scribbles or mismarks on the screen, it asks for confirmation for every decision as it’s made, and there’s a paper backup onsite (and verifiable) in case of a recount.

All that being said, it is worth noting that the total number of contested ballots in this case is 0.00487% of the total number of ballots cast. This is hardly a significant number, let alone a majority. Um, I gotta ask: is this really a problem?

Lizard People in 2012,
– kd

]]> By: As I See it » Evidence that a voting test be given to get the privilege to vote. http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/11/20/examples-of-challenged-ballots-in-minnesota/comment-page-1/#comment-752491 As I See it » Evidence that a voting test be given to get the privilege to vote. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:44:03 +0000 http://sistertoldjah.com/?p=8536#comment-752491 [...] Sister Toldjah  Examples of challenged ballots in Minnesota. [...] [...] Sister Toldjah  Examples of challenged ballots in Minnesota. [...]

]]> By: Can’t Wait To See What Racist Al Thinks Should Count For Him » Pirate’s Cove — Avast, Sea Dogs! http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/11/20/examples-of-challenged-ballots-in-minnesota/comment-page-1/#comment-752485 Can’t Wait To See What Racist Al Thinks Should Count For Him » Pirate’s Cove — Avast, Sea Dogs! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:56:07 +0000 http://sistertoldjah.com/?p=8536#comment-752485 [...] shot has more, and Sister Toldjah discusses other ballot issues. Me, I think they should give the seat to the Lizard People, see what [...] [...] shot has more, and Sister Toldjah discusses other ballot issues. Me, I think they should give the seat to the Lizard People, see what [...]

]]> By: Can’t Wait To See What Racist Al Thinks Should Count For Him : Stop The ACLU http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/11/20/examples-of-challenged-ballots-in-minnesota/comment-page-1/#comment-752484 Can’t Wait To See What Racist Al Thinks Should Count For Him : Stop The ACLU Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:54:34 +0000 http://sistertoldjah.com/?p=8536#comment-752484 [...] shot has more, and Sister Toldjah discusses other ballot issues. Me, I think they should give the seat to the Lizard People, see what [...] [...] shot has more, and Sister Toldjah discusses other ballot issues. Me, I think they should give the seat to the Lizard People, see what [...]

]]> By: William Teach http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/11/20/examples-of-challenged-ballots-in-minnesota/comment-page-1/#comment-752481 William Teach Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:07:08 +0000 http://sistertoldjah.com/?p=8536#comment-752481 Personally, I'm sticking with The Lizard People :d Personally, I’m sticking with The Lizard People :d

]]> By: Melodye http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/11/20/examples-of-challenged-ballots-in-minnesota/comment-page-1/#comment-752472 Melodye Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:03:51 +0000 http://sistertoldjah.com/?p=8536#comment-752472 I would like to know is the concept of reading and following directions dependent upon which part of the country you live in (see FL/MN)... Beginning to think there should be a common sense exam before one can vote. I pretty much agree with your opinions on the ballots... I would like to know is the concept of reading and following directions dependent upon which part of the country you live in (see FL/MN)…

Beginning to think there should be a common sense exam before one can vote.

I pretty much agree with your opinions on the ballots…

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