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The easiest way to fix this is also probably the most un-sexy way: Eliminate the electronic aspect and go full manual records and tallying. Essentially revert
by cr0sh 9y ago
The easiest way to fix this is also probably the most un-sexy way:
Eliminate the electronic aspect and go full manual records and tallying.
Essentially revert to a completely manual system.
Sure, no one would really like it. The logistics and storage needs would be immense. It would take a longer time to count the votes.
But if done right, it would mean a system secure from any electronic tampering.
Perhaps some of the records could be stored electronically - but all with a hard air-gap; I'm sure there would be a way to take some of the pain out of the system.
But even if not - even if it has to go back to completely manual, pen and paper, storage in massive warehouse of paper or whatnot - and all the pain that would entail - isn't it worth it to preserve what we have - our democratic and representative political government system?
I think many would agree with me; my fear is that far more would rather have convenience and shiny tools, and don't give a damn about possible security issues. Far more than that just don't care at all (which is endemic to the whole process, but is a wholly separate discussion of course).