Sensible standards for e-votingIN THE June 21 article "As e-voting grows, calls for paper trail delay cards' demise" (Page A1), Brian Mooney's characterization of the League of Women Voters' position on electronic voting systems adopted at its recent national convention as an "abrupt reversal" is false and misleading.
The league is respected for its well-honed, thorough, and deliberative process. The resolution adopted at its national convention was not a reversal of the previous position and it was anything but abrupt. The league recognizes that the issue of a voter-verified paper trail is still in flux and that there are questions that have not been adequately answered. As the technology for electronic voting systems is refined and improved, issues of security and recounts are being resolved. Electronic voting systems are here to stay. They serve the voters, especially people with disabilities and those who require ballots in languages other than English. The league believes that each voting system should be measured against clear criteria. It must be secure, accurate, recountable, and accessible. We are committed to ensuring that every eligible citizen has access to the vote and that every vote will be accurately counted in 2004 and beyond.
MADHU J. SRIDHAR © Copyright 2004 Globe Newspaper Company.
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