Why is it that the scrutiny of the Diebold machines takes place after they've been used?
One would assume that in a matter as important as casting a vote, the integrity of the apparatus should be ensured, or at least surveyed, before use.
Any assesment of the quality of the system that originates from Diebold is naturally irrelevant. Any responsible public officer in charge should have set up an independent review before the machines were used.
People no longer consider the source when they digest information:
Tobacco is safe - says the tobacco companies
There's no global warming - says the automakers and oil companies
Our voting machine is safe - says the vendor
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Why is it that the scrutiny of the Diebold machines takes place after they've been used?
:
One would assume that in a matter as important as casting a vote, the integrity of the apparatus should be ensured, or at least surveyed, before use.
Any assesment of the quality of the system that originates from Diebold is naturally irrelevant. Any responsible public officer in charge should have set up an independent review before the machines were used.
People no longer consider the source when they digest information
Tobacco is safe - says the tobacco companies
There's no global warming - says the automakers and oil companies
Our voting machine is safe - says the vendor