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Why Does a Voting Machine Need Calibration?

Posted by timothy on from the to-reset-the-defrobnosticator dept.

New submitter Shotgun writes "I heard on the radio that there were some issues with voting machines in Greensboro, NC (my hometown), and the story said the machines just needed "recalibration". Which made me ask, "WTF? Why does a machine for choosing between one of a few choices need 'calibration'?" This story seems to explain the issue."

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  1. Re:And the seed is planted... by oodaloop · · Score: 4, Funny

    I swear the next person that says shenanigans I'm gonna pistol whip!

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  2. Here's why... by dbitter1 · · Score: 3, Funny

    WTF? Why does a machine for choosing between one of a few choices need 'calibration'?

    Because Rich Daley is not on the Chicago ballot anymore for mayor.

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  3. FREE TABLET RECALIBRATION SERVICE by Jeremy+Erwin · · Score: 4, Funny

    If anyone wants their tablet recalibrated, they can send it to me. In my experience, the 64 gigabyte ipad 4 4g model is particularly prone to miscalibration. Typing errors can be a sign that recalibration is neccessary.

  4. Re:Not a credible source by Mal-2 · · Score: 4, Funny

    For the average /.er, voting IS like "doing it". You get a chance every couple of years, but quite often skip it or mail it in anyhow.

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