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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. Validity by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Hey if it helps a democrat win in New Jersey, it's a sound policy.

  2. Re:Why even bother by KiloByte · · Score: -1, Troll

    Because you currently have the very worst president in your country's history. And with a bar set that high by his predecessor, that's really an achievement. The contender looks like he might try his strength in this competition, though.

    And why the worst? Note what other US presidents commonly nominated as the worst did: spying on _one_ hotel rather than on the whole nation, underestimating an internal conflict, accepting bribes from a single minor oil operation. That's all peanuts compared with Dubya or Barrack Hussein.

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  3. Re:I didn't know by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    You're clearly stupid. Please don't vote.

    Thanks.