Another critical election. Another electoral failure in Florida. Another vote counting disaster in Broward County. Some Americans suspect fraud, indeed Broward County looks like a banana republic. The latest ballot debacle may be a result of carelessness or incompetence, rather than fraud. But election officials unable to do their job just invite abuse. A botched vote undermines confidence in American democracy. There is no more vital act for a citizen than to elect his or her local, state and national leaders. Voters expect only those who are legally eligible to cast ballots. Which in turn will be counted accurately and...
