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To: chitral who wrote (37835)11/15/2000 7:32:12 PM
From: cheryl williamson  Read Replies (3) of 64865
 
Hi Chitral,

Computers are clearly used for both speed and accuracy.

That point doesn't speak to the problem of the machine's relative accuracy in counting. It points to a LIMITATION of what the card-reader is capable of doing.

If the card-readers in Fla. are working properly, then, they will provide a very accurate counting of the ballots, provided that the ballots are correctly punched, agreed???

I believe it was with punch-card technology we got the phrase "garbage in = garbage out".

Too bad you can't correct an incorrectly punched card and re-submit it like you could when running payroll in the old days!!!

So, when it comes to "voter intent" for all incorrectly punched ballots, does the voter bear any responsibility at all in the matter???

In my view, recounting ballots, especially punch cards, by hand is a security breach and should not be tolerated. Clearly, Fla. law does tolerate it. Then again, maybe punch cards should be outlawed for use as ballots.
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