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understandinglife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 02:15 PM
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"Think of paper ballots as the "back-up" for our elections." Watch the ...
.... video; sign the petition; spread it to everyone you know.

Time and time again, studies have shown paper ballots to be the most reliable of voting systems, especially in comparison to electronic voting machines. Why? Because they leave a paper trail -- a tangible, hand-held record of your vote. It's not rocket science -- it's horse sense.

Voter systems that are easier to use shouldn't be harder to trust. That's why we've put together a new flash movie about the importance of paper ballots. Watch the movie and sign the petition to help protect your vote today:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/paperballotflash

In an age where technology has become a staple of our day-to-day activities, we all know the power and convenience it holds. Yet, we've also all experienced that dreaded "blue screen" at least once - when our computer crashes, everything is lost and data corrupted.

Without paper ballots this loss is exactly what can happen to our vote - our fundamental right, our voice. Think of paper ballots as the "back-up" for our elections.

Join the fight to protect every vote today, watch the movie and sign the petition:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/paperballotflash

Once you've watched the movie, help spread the word. Forward it on to your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers and explain why paper ballots are an essential part of a healthy democracy.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/fowardtoafriend

All Americans deserve to have their voices heard and paper ballots are the best voting system to ensure a secure, honest and accurate election process. The more people we can reach with this movie, the more people we can educate on this issue -- and the closer we come to making sure that every vote that is cast is counted accurately.

It's pure, simple common sense. Horse sense.

Sincerely,

Tom Hughes
Executive Director


"Not one line of software between a voter and a valid election."


Be The Bu$h Opposition - 24/7
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fooj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 02:28 PM
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1. KandR!
Peace.
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Minnesota Libra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 02:36 PM
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2. GREAT JOB!!!! Anyone can understand that.....nt
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 02:46 PM
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3. Why not both?
The machine for fast reporting and paper for the verification?

You make your vote on the machine. The machine prints out a verification of how you voted. With a time stamp. You put the the paper that you've verified yourself into the ballot box .

The paper ballots would be the only thing permissible in a recount.

Whaddaya think?
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understandinglife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 05:19 PM
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4. Brad Blog: "E Vote Fraud Gains More National Attention"
Ion Sancho Receives Unanimous 'Vote of Confidence' from Leon County Commissioners
Election Integrity Hero Makes Deal With New Voting Machine Company
PLUS: VIDEO of FL Sec. of State, Sue Cobb, Explaining Why She Closed Monday's Open Meeting
URL: http://www.bradblog.com/archives/00002553.htm


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DFA Finally Jumps Into the Electoral Integrity Game!
'Democracy for America' Creates Flash Video, Petition Calling for Paper Ballots!
URL: http://www.bradblog.com/archives/00002551.htm


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Miami-Herald Talks About E-Voting Fraud - Out Loud!
Columnist Robert Steinback Jumps into the Game, Quotes Yours Truly
URL: http://www.bradblog.com/archives/00002552.htm


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Is Feeney Running Scared?
Corrupt Congressman plays the 'Radical Left Conspiracy Theory' card already in trying to pre-emptively discredit opponent Clint Curtis alleges Feeney asked him to create 'vote-rigging software' in Florida back in 2000.
Curtis has already taken and passed a lie-detector test...will Feeney do same?
URL: http://www.bradblog.com/archives/00002547.htm


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VIDEO - Daily Show: Paul Hackett's Advice for Democratic Campaigns
URL: http://www.bradblog.com/archives/00002550.htm



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