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New Jersey Residents Displaced By Storm Can Vote By Email

Posted by timothy on from the early-often-and-insecurely dept.

First time accepted submitter danbuter writes "In probably the most poorly thought-out reaction to allowing people displaced by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey [to take part in the 2012 presidential election], residents will be allowed to vote by email. Of course, this will be completely secure and work perfectly!" Writes user Beryllium Sphere: "There's no mention of any protocol that might possibly make this acceptable. Perhaps the worst thing that could happen would be if it appears to work OK and gains acceptance." I know someone they should consult first.

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  1. Ron Paul... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Might actually win.

  2. Re:I didn't know by K.+S.+Kyosuke · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes, but they are Swiss. They make perfect watches, have an insane amount of automatic rifles in homes while not thinking twice about not committing crimes with those rifles while eating their famed chocolate, and are otherwise generally badass. Take that, New Jersey! Still think it could work there?

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    Ezekiel 23:20
  3. Re:I didn't know by __aaltlg1547 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, but they are Swiss. They make perfect watches, have an insane amount of automatic rifles in homes while not thinking twice about not committing crimes with those rifles while eating their famed chocolate, and are otherwise generally badass. Take that, New Jersey! Still think it could work there?

    Of course they don't commit crimes with the rifles. They already have all the criminals' money.