Reply #54: Disagree somewhat. Random sampling won't reliably catch tampering

[BevHarris]

It will catch random error and tampering done by a moron.

Random sampling is good, but you also need to establish several checkpoints as the data (votes) moves through the system. At each checkpoint (each time a vote moves) you run a detailed report and compare it with the last checkpoint. All votes should match, at all checkpoints, all the way through the system. If they don't, you must pull the voter-verified paper ballots for a hand count.

The above system costs almost nothing and takes very little time. Wish I had nostamj here right this minute to give it a catchy name.

Bev