Reply #9: Judging by your name, I'm guessing you are also from Ohio?

[kitkat65]

As am I.

Actually, what I meant was, the issue of voting security itself is something that both Democrats and Republicans would agree is an important one. I believe most Americans are fair-minded and would agree that for a democracy to be genuine as well as effective, voting rights and transparent voting systems should be a top priority.

And now seems to be a really great time to reach out since Diebold is under investigation and we have a congress that simply will not uphold their own to the law. Let everybody know that unless the voting machine problems are eradicated they can only expect more of the same. If Bush's ratings are as low as they're reported to be, we should reasonably expect democratic control next election year. But when that doesn't happen (and it sure won't in Ohio) I think a LOT of people are going to be in for a rude awakening, namely the disenchanted Republicans who think our beef with the election system is just sour grapes.

I hate to say it but it's probably going to get worse before it gets better. The trick will be to refrain from the "I told you so" gloating and simply say yes, we know, but what are WE going to do about it?