[dontreadthis]

would a complete hard-copy ballot recount adequately disclose the computer malfeasance?

[Lazamataz]

would a complete hard-copy ballot recount adequately disclose the computer malfeasance?

It would. You'd need to do one of the following:

1. A complete hand-recount with dem and rep observers present. No breaks, no shut-downs, nothing. Problem: The dem observer would gum up the works, taking 5 minutes to examine each ballot.

2. A machine recount, but it would require:
   A) a series of test counts to make sure the software is legit.
   B) NO repeat NO software updates thereafter, then
   C) A machine recount using the existing guarded machines.