[ale] Its over. Maybe

Geoffrey esoteric at 3times25.net
Wed Nov 3 20:15:42 EST 2004


Jim Popovitch wrote:
> On Wed, 2004-11-03 at 19:39 -0500, Geoffrey wrote:
> 
> 
>> I'd still like to be able to verify that my vote was counted
>> properly. You can not do this without a paper trail and review of
>> the source code by an external non-partisan entity.  So closed
>> source isn't that bad, as long as there's more than one entity who
>> knows how it works.
>> 
> 
> 
> Many people (entities too) have looked at Diebold.  I think what you
> are really saying is that you won't believe your vote counted until
> YOU see the source.  I'm happy trusting others, esp in this case
> where there has been so much recent focus, and esp others more
> qualified.

No, I'm not saying that I want to see the source.  I meant what I 
posted, 'review of the source code by an external non-partisan entity.'

Who, exactly has reviewed the Diebold systems, that is, besides Diebold?
Oh, and Cathy Cox?

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey



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