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Name :   Judy Schriebman
Organization :   N/A
Post Date :   9/9/2005

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Comment :  Computer can count with ease! It’s a  
well-understood technology. Rather than making  
it more complicated than it is, we need to  
standardize the technology. Vendors may compete  
based on the quality of their services.  

Current law recognizes electronic tampering  
everywhere! In Vegas, the State Gaming Control  
Board rigorously tests slot machines. Even so,  
the machines have still been rigged from  
time-to-time! Paperless voting is an embossed  
invitation to steal elections. It must be  
banned. Wireless devices encourage rigging and  
must be eliminated. Most children of even grade  
school age are aware that such systems are  
inherently easy to tamper with and corrupt.  

The scientists, engineers, and university faculty  
in the Open Voting project have demonstrated a  
prototype of an inexpensive, accessible,  
electronic ballot printer utilizing free, open  
source software. We urge that VVSG include  
multi-use PCs. With the necessary legislation  
and funding, we could have an excellent system in  
place within several years.  

The public expects EAC to provide electoral  
transparency. Policies must include public  
disclosure of all aspects of election  
administration. With investment in sensible Research and Development, America may once again model clean elections to the world.