[DoctorHydrocal]

The best system is the paper ballot/optical scanner. The voter physically marks the ballot and it is read by the machine. Polling place judges count the ballots handed out and compare that number with the number of ballots read by the machine. In the event of a recount, the ballots are still there to be run through the machine again.

The problem with a paperless system is what happens if the touch screen systems malfunction on election day? According to their manufacturer, the system won't accept votes if it malfunctions. That's good, but how does the voter cast a vote? With the optical scanner, the voter still votes and the ballots are run through the machine when it is operational again.

I am very much against the idea of the paper receipt that can be carried outside the polling place. That receipt is as good as cash.

[crusty codger]

That receipt is as good as cash.

Point well spoken!

[DBrow]

See my #7, the reciept is also useful for union thuggery and vote buying.