Reply #2: It's late, and I want to post this here. It doesn't really belong.

[Gregorian]

I must preface what I say with the fact that I'm absolutely furious about this problem.


The machines are not the problem. When was the last time your computer took you to FreeRepublic when you clicked the link to come to Democratic Underground? Never. And it never will. The machines are essentially perfect.

What we need is an independent testing scenario. All machines can at any time be tested by any number of independent groups.

This is just a very basic thought. Of course there are details to avoid other means by which these goons can cheat. But essentially I think the system is fine, but it's the ability by which they have avoided being honest that have cost us dearly.

We need to devise a way to ensure accountability. I may be overlooking some very basic problems with the machines, or the process, but the concept is the same. There must be a way of proving the honesty of the machines.