Having read some of the criticisms, I'm finding myself realizing that Jim's actions weren't at all perfect. It is totally reasonable to discuss/debate what is and is not civil disobedience, and also how any act could have been more effective (regardless of whether it was or was not civil disobedience).
Where I'm coming from is hopefully going to encourage election reform advocates to consider tactics they might not have previously considered. The goal is not necessarily for us to perform civil disobedience but to get local officials to do it on our behalf. As another example, the
Voter Confidence Committee has been working with the Humboldt County, CA Elections Department about the possibility of their petitioning for a delay in HAVA. I hope to be able to talk more about this in a few days with specific details of our efforts.
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