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Several states have had problems with e-voting machines. This article refers to potential security vulnerabilities in the Sequoia machines, whereas many of the problems reported have been with the calibration of ES&S machines. These problems serve to undermine voter confidence and must be addressed. No doubt after the election we will be subjected to various claims by supporters of the losing candidates that the election results where inaccurately tabulated.
These machines cost the taxpayers a lot of money, and should provide more of a return for the investment. After all, we have been switching to e-voting machines primarily to address the issues surrounding the accurate counting of votes. If the public is not confident in the system, then what is the point?
I don't mean to suggest that we revert to older systems for elections, but rather that the problems must be addressed. It would seem that federal election officials should sit down to review the various reported problems and provide an updated national standard. At the very least, all machines should produce a verifiable paper trail, and the space between candidates on touch screens given a set minimum. Daily calibration should also be employed. Once each machine has been tested and certified, it should be sealed in such a way that the seal could be inspected prior to actual voting. Why is it that these machines are less secure than a slot machine? Is democracy less valuable than a bucket full of quarters? Sure, we are gambling no matter who we vote for, but I, for one, don't wan't my bet switched!

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