Too Nice - Page 2

Oz ^(Premo) · 11-05-2002, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by SmallTown
We are too nice when it comes to elections.. While voting this morning, there were at least three ballots that came back as "over voting" so they had to get a new ballot and start again. WTF??? If you can't get it right the first time, these people should not be allowed to help dictate the future of this county or state! Throw it out, thank them for coming by and try again next year..

But,, that is just MY opinion

I thought we sent all of those people to Florida...???

vraiblonde · 11-05-2002, 01:45 PM

They didn't ask for ID when I voted this morning either. They just asked my name, I told them, and they handed me my slip and a ballot. I had to sign my slip so that's at least something but the system leaves a lot of room for fraud. I knew for a fact that my neighbor wasn't going to be voting today so what would have prevented me from voting on his behalf?

*Sharon* ^(Premo) · 11-05-2002, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Bruzilla
Sharon, was that the law in Maryland?

Not sure, just something I read somewhere. If I stumble over it again I'll post it.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 11-05-2002, 02:05 PM

One thing I found interesting this morning that could be indicative of problems with voting:

I voted this morning at the Elks' Lodge in PF. I exited the booth and fed my ballot into the counting machine (or whatever). I was waiting for Otter and the fellow after me inserted his ballot and it was rejected. The election attendant told the guy there must be a problem with his ballot and he should/could look at it. He chose not to and the attendant said "so, you are happy with your ballot?" the guy said yes and the attendant pushed a button (i'm guessing an override of some sort) and the machine accepted his ballot. Now, don't you think if someone told you there was a possible problem, you'd want to check over your ballot just to be sure you filled it out correctly? Wonder how many people at other locations (or in the past) chose to ignore a potential problem only to scream about it after the fact?

*Sharon* ^(Premo) · 11-05-2002, 02:08 PM

Seems to be the American way lately.

Terp Fan · 11-05-2002, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by vraiblonde
They didn't ask for ID when I voted this morning either. They just asked my name, I told them, and they handed me my slip and a ballot. I had to sign my slip so that's at least something but the system leaves a lot of room for fraud. I knew for a fact that my neighbor wasn't going to be voting today so what would have prevented me from voting on his behalf?

My sister in law is one of the "election officials" at a pole. She told me she was instructed that it is against the law to ask a voter for a form of identification. Nothing could stop you from voting for someone else. Seems pretty pathetic to me. I'm sure that has something to do with how dead people voted in the past!

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 11-05-2002, 02:20 PM

Well, now why would you think anyone would want to cheat in an election.

tipsy mcgee · 11-05-2002, 02:50 PM

Easy on the democrat bashing, I only voted twice in my name and once in my roomate's.

Delilah903 · 11-05-2002, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by Bruzilla
Sharon, was that the law in Maryland? I didn't show a photo ID this morning and the poll workers weren't asking anyone for ID. I had my voter registration card out and they never asked to see even that ID.

Hell, all I had to do was tell them my name, know where I lived, and oh yeah......I"m a Republican......so I had to prove I wasn't....DEAD!!!

11-05-2002, 01:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
vraiblonde Boring by Design Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: "Cynical" is my middle name Posts: 51,420	They didn't ask for ID when I voted this morning either. They just asked my name, I told them, and they handed me my slip and a ballot. I had to sign my slip so that's at least something but the system leaves a lot of room for fraud. I knew for a fact that my neighbor wasn't going to be voting today so what would have prevented me from voting on his behalf? __________________ Girls don't like boys, girls like cars and money.
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11-05-2002, 02:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 31,702	One thing I found interesting this morning that could be indicative of problems with voting: I voted this morning at the Elks' Lodge in PF. I exited the booth and fed my ballot into the counting machine (or whatever). I was waiting for Otter and the fellow after me inserted his ballot and it was rejected. The election attendant told the guy there must be a problem with his ballot and he should/could look at it. He chose not to and the attendant said "so, you are happy with your ballot?" the guy said yes and the attendant pushed a button (i'm guessing an override of some sort) and the machine accepted his ballot. Now, don't you think if someone told you there was a possible problem, you'd want to check over your ballot just to be sure you filled it out correctly? Wonder how many people at other locations (or in the past) chose to ignore a potential problem only to scream about it after the fact? __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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11-05-2002, 02:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sharon ^(Premo) * * * * * * * * * Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Hotel California Posts: 22,150	Seems to be the American way lately.
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11-05-2002, 02:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 31,702	Well, now why would you think anyone would want to cheat in an election. __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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11-05-2002, 02:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
tipsy mcgee Always thirsty Member Since: Feb 2001 Posts: 297	Easy on the democrat bashing, I only voted twice in my name and once in my roomate's.
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