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Of Ballots and Thumbs

I voted in my first Presidential primary today. Such is life as a New Hampshire resident, and it’s always good to take part in the democratic process. After all, it’s voting and opposable thumbs that gives us that great feeling of superiority, isn’t it?

One thing struck me, though. To vote, all I did was give my name and address, chose my party affiliation on the spot and was handed the appropriate ballot (a benefit of going in “undeclared”). No ID check, no nothing. With all the election fraud we’ve seen in this country, I’m surprised by this. Would be real easy to go back in and claim I was someone else (which I didn’t!). Gives a whole new meaning to “vote early, vote often!”

And then, as soon as I was done, I went and removed my party affiliation once again and am squarely back in the undeclared camp.

It will be interesting to see how this one turns out.

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4 Responses to “Of Ballots and Thumbs”

  1. Matt Peschel Says:
    January 9th, 2008 at 11:30 am

    How did George Bush become president……again?

    For a computer guy (and excellent drummer), I’m suprised you and your computer buds haven’t looked into the famous electronic voting machine mystery with more depth.

    Matt

  2. Matt Peschel Says:
    January 9th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    How did George Bush become president……again?
    For a computer guy (and excellent drummer), I’m suprised you and your computer buds haven’t looked into the famous electronic voting machine mystery with more depth.

    Matt

  3. Jack Hodgson Says:
    January 10th, 2008 at 11:39 am

    The no ID required thing does seem odd. But history has shown that having any “requirements” to be allowed to vote is a greater opportunity for abuse than having none.

    — Jack “I did my civic duty in Nottingham NH” Hodgson

  4. Jack Hodgson Says:
    January 10th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    The no ID required thing does seem odd. But history has shown that having any “requirements” to be allowed to vote is a greater opportunity for abuse than having none.
    — Jack “I did my civic duty in Nottingham NH” Hodgson

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