New Jersey Court Won't Block Electronic Voting

Posted by michael on Thursday October 28, 2004 @02:35AM from the paper-deemed-harmful dept.

SilentChris writes "A New Jersey court has denied an e-voting ban request made by Rutgers University on behalf of a voter. The plantifs argued the machines 'are "inherently insecure" and do not offer a backup paper record of each vote, which means there is no way to verify ballots if there were a recount' (much the same as arguments made on Slashdot). The court responded by saying the 'alternative is worse. Every professional agrees that a paper ballot is a formula for disaster'. Despite the setback, the case hasn't been officially dismissed. However, the plantiffs will need to take action today to have an effect on next week's presidential election."

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Professional? by SpaceLifeForm · 2004-10-28 02:47 · Score: 1, Flamebait

Every professional agrees that a paper ballot is a formula for disaster'.
Professional what? Professional Liars?

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Re:Too bad the Judge doesn't know tech from his ar by Troed · 2004-10-28 06:43 · Score: 0, Flamebait

If they did, it would suddenly become quite obvious. I live in a state with free speech, unlike what's currently seen in the US.

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