Diebold Voting Machines can be hacked by remote control.

[elleng]

I have written the following letter to my congress-critters, and would appreciate it if DUers, our friends, relations, and neighbors do the same. I would like to see and hear of other suggestions, to address this critical issue.

Thanks, all.

'I am a strong supporter, and appreciate the work you're doing now and have done over the years.

A most critical matter has come to my attention, I must share it with you, and I must strongly encourage you to address this matter with ALL your Democratic colleagues, and even Republicans who you think might be receptive.

A recent study has come to light, confirming that Diebold voting machines can be EASILY hacked, for about $26 in equipment and with little technical knowledge.

Sir, we CANNOT have another debacle such as we've seen in the past. Its clear Republicans will do whatever they can do to achieve their goals.

Please read the attached, raise the alarm, and protect us from losing our democracy.

Thank you.


http://www.salon.com/news/politics/elections/2011/09/27/votinghack/index.html

[sam11111]

1. checklist for all reform letters to critters

paper ballots,
hand counted,
precinct level,
many eyes,
election BOARD (never one sec. of state) , and
cash-free-campaigns.
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This last point...cfc's: all media are required to give free space to candidates, in proportion to poll strength but with some extra given to small fringe candidates to "level things a bit".

IIRC this was/is done in Holland. Parties not allowed to spend ANY cash on ads. Ends the problem of PAC's and GOP advantage with billionaire cash.

Also; many eyes..I like having not only our people watch the counting but also foreign observers. Would get us some credibility overseas as "responsible adults".

Pls memorize these 6 points.

[Owlet]

2. The Princeton hack video

referenced in the Salon piece is here.

video

This newest one is a lot scarier, though.