Also for the record, AVANTE does not belong to any trade lobbying organizations and has not joined the Election Technology Council or its predecessor ITAA. AVANTE continues to maintain its independence and voices its support to the those promoting election integrity.
We all treasure the right to disagree with a particular legislation or actions of our political leaders. AVANTE has written its differing opinions to HR 811 drafts of Congressman Holt, the Senate bills on the election system reform, and EAC proposed election guidelines. AVANTE did not have the privilege to pre-view any bills or guidelines being proposed. No one in AVANTE had been consulted by anyone for these bills. We still do not agree with some of the provisions in these bills. However, we support the passing of HR 811 and believe it to be a needed enhancement of HAVA.
AVANTE has deep respect of the tireless efforts by election integrity activists, academics, and technology experts. Their efforts have contributed to the continuous and numerous improvements of the voting systems and processes. It is sad for anyone interested in promoting the democratic process and election system integrity to have some in this group resorting to smearing and defamation tactics because of disagreement or dissatisfaction.
We all treasure the right to disagree with a particular legislation or actions of our political leaders. AVANTE has written its differing opinions to HR 811 drafts of Congressman Holt, the Senate bills on the election system reform, and EAC proposed election guidelines. AVANTE did not have the privilege to pre-view any bills or guidelines being proposed. No one in AVANTE had been consulted by anyone for these bills. We still do not agree with some of the provisions in these bills. However, we support the passing of HR 811 and believe it to be a needed enhancement of HAVA.
AVANTE has deep respect of the tireless efforts by election integrity activists, academics, and technology experts. Their efforts have contributed to the continuous and numerous improvements of the voting systems and processes. It is sad for anyone interested in promoting the democratic process and election system integrity to have some in this group resorting to smearing and defamation tactics because of disagreement or dissatisfaction.
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