You Gotta Be Replaced

[Andy_Stephenson]

Today I am drawing a line in the sand. As we move forward into the brave new world of paperless voting, many of us are concerned that our votes will not be counted as cast. I for one am in that group of citizens. We have pushed this into the forefront of the national debate and it is now time to take this to the next level. So henceforth I am calling for the replacement of any politician that will not yield to the will of the people on this issue and will be posting the names of state and federal legislators that will not give us what we want.

Today I am starting the list and will be including some Washington state officials that need replacing. I don't care if they are Republican or Democrat...if they won't get on board for a voter Verified Paper Ballot they have to be replaced with someone that will.

So here in Washington State...I would like to start the list with our Secretary of State as well as a county auditor and state representative. If you would like to add officials from your state please do so and I will compile them into a page that will be up on my site later this week.

Thanks everyone for all the hard Work you have done to get this the attention it deserves.

Now for the You gotta be replaced list:

Sam Reed, Secretary of State Washington (R) http://www.samreed.org/default.aspx

Laura Ruderman, Representative from the 45th District of Washington (D) http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/members/d45_2.htm

Dean Logan King County Director of Elections (D) http://www.metrokc.gov/exec/news/2003/073103.htm

Bob Terwilliger, Snohomish County Auditor (D) http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/politics/election2003/bios/bio-terwil...

David Elliott, Washington State Director of Elections (Appointed) http://www.electioncenter.org/voting/InetVotingWhitePaper.html

Mischelle Townsend, Registrar of Voters, Riverside County Ca. (Appointed) http://www.co.riverside.ca.us/election/profile.htm

Cathy Cox, Secretary of State Ga. (D) http://www.cathycox.com /

In the same vein…I would ask everyone to stop financial support to organizations that are pushing for no paper ballot. Flame away if you want this is my stance I am non-negotiable on a voter verified paper ballot.

Andy

[Texasforever]

DU agrees with you have you been there yet?

[Andy_Stephenson]

All Americans, Republicans and Democrats should agree on this issue!

[Texasforever]

Oh baloney. Go sell your BBV to someone else.

[Andy_Stephenson]

> Dear Representatives and Senators,
>
> We the Citizens of Washington have drawn a line in
> the sand. Today we are calling on our Senators and
> Representatives, as well as local elected officials
> to sign this Statement of Principal for clean
> voting. We are non-negotiable on this issue and
> request your signature. Be warned however that we
> will be targeting those Republicans or Democrats
> that do not sign for replacing. This effort is
> supported by a broad range of citizens and political
> organizations including several Republican and
> Democratic groups. We would like to add your name
> to the heros list.
>
> Some of you have already signed on, outstanding job
> Your sponsorship of HB 2978 was admirable.
> Unfortunately, some of your associates in the House
> and Senate saw fit to kill that bill and it's
> companion SB 6717. Please, take a moment to read
> this over, sign and return it, and I will add your
> name to the list of legislators working to protect
> our vote. Time is of the essence and names will
> begin appearing on both lists on Saturday so sign
> early and assure your place on the heros list!
>
> Sincerely,
> Andy Stephenson
>
> STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE
> For Clean Voting
>
> "When we introduced electronic technology into our
> election system, we created changes which provide
> opportunities to tamper. These vulnerabilities may
> allow incorrect results on an unprecedented number
> of votes at once. We believe that we must implement
> more robust safeguards for a trustworthy voting
> system. We therefore endorse the following statement
> of principle:
>
> Electronic voting systems, as they now stand,
> present a clear and present danger to democracy.
>
> - If electronic voting systems are used, we insist
> that they produce a paper ballot, verified by the
> voter at the time the vote is cast, placed in a
> ballot box.
>
> - We insist on unbiased voter registration
> procedures.
>
> - We insist on the implementation of improved
> procedures to audit elections.
>
> (Your first and last name)
> (Your title and organization)
> (Your city, state and country)
> (If you want ONLY paper ballots, no machines, please
> indicate here. We are collecting a body of
> signatures for that option also)
>
> Here is a partial List of Heros in the house
>
> Murray, Morris, Quall, Linville, Chase, Dickerson,
> Eickmeyer, G. Simpson, Morrell, Rockefeller, Kagi,
> Upthegrove, Miloscia
>
> Yall ROCK!
>
> and Senate
>
> Jacobsen, Swecker, Shin, Kline, Brown, Kohl-Welles,
> Spanel, T. Sheldon
>
> Yall ROCK too!
>
> First person declining to sign as she sees this as a
> campaign issue...
>
> Laura Ruderman

[Andy_Stephenson]

Talk with some of your own members here...if you don't trust me. But believe me I know this subject well! And it is real! You don't by chance live in Colin County do you? Because if you do...your voter information was more than likely left out on an open web site. If you live there I can probably look up and see who you voted for.

[Fenris6]

I'm in maryland - electronic voting. What happens when I demand validation of my ballot? What proof do I have that my vote will be counted? Hell, if Microsoft can't even protect Windows, how will they protect our electoral system?

This is the "hole card" for the DNC. If you thought Florida & Penn were bad....

[Andy_Stephenson]

Ah Maryland...Diebold TSX machines Runing GEMS Version 1.18.18. Access database with a windows CE touchscreen based system. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Full of holes you can drive a truck through. I taught a 9 year old to hack it.

[Fenris6]

So what happens when I demand validation of my ballot? Can I file a brief and hold MD's 3 electoral votes hostage?

[Andy_Stephenson]

Nope...sorry...no paper ballot provided. If Maryland wants to get a paper ballot...Diebold will be more than happy to charge you out the "yin-yang" for it.

[Fenris6]

So...thre's NO way to validate my ballot? WTF?

[Andy_Stephenson]

Did you happen to notice all the "Security tape" on your machines? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Diebold sold yall a bill of goods.

[Andy_Stephenson]

Nope...sorry...no ballot provided.

Tough Shit. Now does that make you mad as hell? Or what?

[Fenris6]

Hey! Go easy on me! I'm a displaced Texan living with liberal fools with lead posioning! :)

[Glenn]

I don't know what to say about this. Your post seems to have mysteriously disappeared from my display. I can see a couple of replies but the rest have suffered the same fate as your post.

Most disconcerting.

[Andy_Stephenson]

I am a displaced Texan as well...I have worked the BBV problem for 18 months now. It is real and it affects Rebublicans and Democrats alike. We must demand a Paper Ballot. Not a Vapor Ballot.

[Andy_Stephenson]

Careful...I am a liberal. :-)

[Fenris6]

Don't drink the water! My wife & I call it Spore Disease - from when we first arrived in baltimore and couldn't get an intelligent response from *anyone* we met that first week. LOL.

[Andy_Stephenson]

Did you have any trouble with the "smart card" or did it work just fine?

I am real curious about them...seems like a great attack point to me. But without a paper ballot you will never know for sure if your ballot was counted as cast.

[Andy_Stephenson]

Oh the water here is fine. I live in Seattle.
Really...I am a liberal...a Democrat even...running for office. The only issue I have...I WANT A PAPER BALLOT! As should we all.