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(176 posts)..and published a report.
Preserving Democracy: What Went Wrong in Ohio.
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Given the lack of cooperation we have received from the Secretary of States office, it is
difficult for us to ascertain whether the glitches were the result of mistake, negligence, or
intentional misconduct. Depending on the type of misconduct involved, these errors may
constitute violations of the Voting Rights Act, Equal Protection and Due Process, and Ohios
right to vote. Morever, it would appear that Secretary Blackwells apparent failure to followup
on these machine errors by way of an investigation would violate his duty to investigate
election law irregularities.
The role of voting machines and computers in our election represents an increasingly
serious issue in our democracy. Our concerns are exacerbated by the fact that there are very few
companies who manufacture and operate voting machines, and they tend to be controlled by
executives who donate largely, if not exclusively, to the Republican Party and Republican
candidates. Issues such as the need for verifiable paper trails and greater accountability all
warrant further investigation and possibly legislation.
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These are elected officials, and they complained.