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I think there would be more faith in the elections if we didn't have images like this: https://c.files.bbci.co.uk/A4F1/production/_115252224_gettyimages-122946

I think there would be more faith in the elections if we didn't have images like this: https://c.files.bbci.co.uk/A4F1/production/_115252224_gettyimages-1229463565.jpg https://c.files.bbci.co.uk/A4F1/production/_115252224_gettyi... Followed by articles like this: https://time.com/5936036/secret-2020-election-campaign/ https://time.com/5936036/secret-2020-election-campaign/ And blocking audits like this: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arizona-audit-election-subpoenas-maricopa-county-dominion-voting-systems-refuse/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arizona-audit-election-subpoena... I agree, give everyone paper. Count by hand. Then scan into machine. Every ballot should have a secret code they can then use to see their ballot online.

drawfloat 5y ago
On your first photo, there's literally a press photographer in the room taking the photo. There were other press and witnesses too, but people had been told to get down and make their way down and put pressure on counters. Really don't see why they wouldn't keep out a mass of protesters mid count? If they were doing it in a completely unmonitored room you might have a point.
- lettergram 5y ago
  They weren’t protesters, look at their badges, they were press and poll watchers being taken out. There’s video of this, with them cheering inside the room. If you read the article on “fortifying the election for the proper outcome” they straight up say why they do this. The general point isn’t what you or I know or believe. That image doesn’t spread any confidence. In a democracy, all citizens need to trust an election to allow for a peaceful transition of power. Basically, everyone has to be like, “okay, fine my guy lost” To accomplish that anyone should be able to observe and inspect or its not a democracy. One party doesn’t feel they can observe and knows they can’t inspect the results
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drawfloat 5y ago

On your first photo, there's literally a press photographer in the room taking the photo. There were other press and witnesses too, but people had been told to get down and make their way down and put pressure on counters. Really don't see why they wouldn't keep out a mass of protesters mid count? If they were doing it in a completely unmonitored room you might have a point.

lettergram 5y ago
They weren’t protesters, look at their badges, they were press and poll watchers being taken out. There’s video of this, with them cheering inside the room. If you read the article on “fortifying the election for the proper outcome” they straight up say why they do this. The general point isn’t what you or I know or believe. That image doesn’t spread any confidence. In a democracy, all citizens need to trust an election to allow for a peaceful transition of power. Basically, everyone has to be like, “okay, fine my guy lost” To accomplish that anyone should be able to observe and inspect or its not a democracy. One party doesn’t feel they can observe and knows they can’t inspect the results
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