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It now appears that Ohio's voting machine count can be manipulated using only a PDA and a magnet.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=4008511
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=4008511
A study conducted over a two-month period this year found that Ohio's voting systems are seriously flawed. An 86-page report released by Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says, "The findings in this study indicate that the computer-based voting systems in use in Ohio do not meet computer industry security standards, and are susceptible to breaches of security that may jeopardize the integrity of the voting process."
mgb_phys said:Everyone treats these stories like they are a bad thing.
Think of it as a new form of enfranchisement.
Originally the person with most swords won.
Then the person who bought the most voters
Then the person who bought the most advertising space.
Now it's the person who equipped with a screwdriver and a serial cable can hack fastest.
Is there any reason to believe that this won't produce better results?
The issue with Ohio voting machines is that they have been found to have security vulnerabilities, which could potentially allow for tampering and manipulation of election results.
Ohio uses a variety of voting machines, including touch screen machines, optical scan machines, and paper ballots. However, the majority of counties in Ohio use touch screen machines.
The voting machines in Ohio are tested by the Secretary of State's office prior to each election. They also undergo a state-mandated post-election audit to ensure accuracy of results.
There have not been any confirmed instances of voting machine tampering in Ohio. However, there have been concerns raised about the security of the machines and the potential for tampering.
The Ohio Secretary of State's office has implemented new security protocols and guidelines for voting machine vendors. They have also increased post-election audits and are working to replace older machines with newer, more secure models.