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Thanks for the data. I'll factor that into future comments. The direction that leads, though, is improve the usability rather than toss out the whole system or its principles.

My main recommendation if anyone asks with intent to deploy is paper and optical readers. Cheap, easy to use, easy to check at booth, and easy to audit later. I prefer computers stay out of voting as much as possible. However, if they're there, Scantegrity line and Civitas seem like top contenders to build on.

Also note in any analysis that secure voting has so many seemingly-contradictory requirements and attack points that any solution will likely pose difficulties. I expect some responsibility and effort from the system's users just like they must put effort into learning to drive. That said, the usability can certainly improve and we should put every effort into that.




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