[longtermmemmory]

"Arm yourself with knowledge and not fear and anger. Don't get yourselves in such a frazzle! Stop and think - this is normal scare tactics that have worked in the past and it sure is working now, isn't it. Go back and read the posts and notice the hysteria throughout this thread."

You are right not to get youself in a fazzle. However this is the scenario I have seen (and must confess have used). The mere fact that a lawyer is "recording" all your names is an intimidation trick. Be polite and ask for their name first. Unless they have a court order all official poll watchers should be be recorded with the supervisor of elections.

Removing a polite poll watcher who will immediatly go to the press and party is a stupid move. Report a problem to the head poll worker and if ignored call the party HQ. Make a note for your later testimony. Written notes can be used to refresh your memory.

to satisfy you aversion to excitment:


we must vote
we must vote
and a reserved
we must vote

[dixie sass]

There is a difference between an Observer and a Poll Watcher. You cannot remove the poll watcher without good cause. You can ask the observer to leave if need be, they are not sanctioned by a group or candidate. They are simply there as private citizens who are observing the process. They cannot ask your name. They cannot talk to the voters. They cannot move about the room. They must either stand or sit where they or told to or else leave. THE OBSERVER HAS NO AUTHORITY AND CAN DO NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. YOU ARE BEING INTIMIDATED BY THE DEMS WORDS. STOPPIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE OBSERVER CANNOT CHALLENGE OR INTERFER IN ANYWAY WITH THE BUSINESS AT HAND, IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE REMOVED. STOP LETTING WORDS INTIMIDATE YOU - IT IS A PLOY THAT THEY HAVE USED WITH GREAT SUCCESS IN THE PAST AND IT IS STILL WORKING TODAY.