peace activist from NYC
***
Dear Tevye,
Pouring your heart out like that was more than touching. If you can open eyes
to the problem as you are certainly doing every day, without having a clear
unchanging answer yourself, then we can all do the same. It is all that I have
ever said: "Let's hang it out there and talk about it, damn it!"
Turn off the TV and talk about it.
unidentified reader
***
Joni,
This piece is so well done, I'm in awe. You've done a great service by
distilling all the problems across the country, the various pieces of
legislation, and the various factions. One of the reasons that I have such a
hard time taking action is exactly because I can't seem to get my head around
the complexities as well as the competing theories and solutions. To have them
laid out in this way, and then to also hear that you--who indeed are an expert,
not masquerading as one--have similar conflicts, eases my angst somewhat. Not
about the elections, but just about my inertia/confusion about where to go and
what to do, what priority to give this, etc. Always, as I work for various
candidates and make plans for taking back the House, the Senate, the White
House, in the back of my mind is this voice (which often sounds a lot like you),
asking me what difference it makes if the voting process isn't free of fraud,
transparent and fair. And, while we haven't talked since the primary, nowhere
was that voice louder than when I was covering the polls and talking with
election judges who were so disheartened and angered by the faulty machinery.
What good did it do me to register new voters, encourage them to go to the
polls, and then freeze for hours outside if we can't count on the validity of
the results?
What you said below about not knowing what bill to support or what the best
route is to go for election reform is exactly where I was at almost a year ago
when I was reading all the different Ill state and federal bills, listening to
David Orr and then listening to national officials, all who urged and made a
good case for different approachs. It's where I'm still at. And your Tevye
analogy is so apt. So, after writing letters in support of various bills,
getting the ballot integrity people to speak at the meetup, etc., I came to a
kind of halt--around the time that I met you. You were/are so focussed and
informed, I've hoped you would carve out the path. And that's really what you've
been doing, even if you feel confused at this point. You've done an enormous
amount in a short period of time. And you are leading the way. I hope that your
op-ed piece inspires lots of responses and debate that will give us all
direction. I look forward to hearing!
Lincolnwood, IL, Progressive Democratic activist
***
Joan, my two cents since you asked. you put yourself down too much. I hate that
part.
also, it's long and very involved if it's intended for readers like me who
aren't THAT interested in the details, other than knowing it's a very important
topic. sorry not to be more helpful.
you are doing a great job...good luck
N, editor, NYC
***
Joan,
Some feedback as requested. First, hyperlinks to articles and sites really
help the reader. Second, I would group topics either by state, vendor, or some
other classification. I know, more work, but it's democracy we're trying to
save.
Otherwise I found your information very useful and first chance I get I
need to write our county clerk and the commissioners about the problems with the
Diebold TSx they just spent $1.1+ million on based on the information you
provided.
Thanks,
Colorado voting activist
***
A Montana activist took the time to call and leave me a detailed message about
my article. He suggested making links to articles so that readers can get more
in-depth information on the topics. He also suggested various newsworthy
stories (I agree with his choices):
***
Dear Tevye,
Pouring your heart out like that was more than touching. If you can open eyes
to the problem as you are certainly doing every day, without having a clear
unchanging answer yourself, then we can all do the same. It is all that I have
ever said: "Let's hang it out there and talk about it, damn it!"
unidentified reader
***
Joni,
This piece is so well done, I'm in awe. You've done a great service by
distilling all the problems across the country, the various pieces of
legislation, and the various factions. One of the reasons that I have such a
hard time taking action is exactly because I can't seem to get my head around
the complexities as well as the competing theories and solutions. To have them
laid out in this way, and then to also hear that you--who indeed are an expert,
not masquerading as one--have similar conflicts, eases my angst somewhat. Not
about the elections, but just about my inertia/confusion about where to go and
what to do, what priority to give this, etc. Always, as I work for various
candidates and make plans for taking back the House, the Senate, the White
House, in the back of my mind is this voice (which often sounds a lot like you),
asking me what difference it makes if the voting process isn't free of fraud,
transparent and fair. And, while we haven't talked since the primary, nowhere
was that voice louder than when I was covering the polls and talking with
election judges who were so disheartened and angered by the faulty machinery.
What good did it do me to register new voters, encourage them to go to the
polls, and then freeze for hours outside if we can't count on the validity of
the results?
What you said below about not knowing what bill to support or what the best
route is to go for election reform is exactly where I was at almost a year ago
when I was reading all the different Ill state and federal bills, listening to
David Orr and then listening to national officials, all who urged and made a
good case for different approachs. It's where I'm still at. And your Tevye
analogy is so apt. So, after writing letters in support of various bills,
getting the ballot integrity people to speak at the meetup, etc., I came to a
kind of halt--around the time that I met you. You were/are so focussed and
informed, I've hoped you would carve out the path. And that's really what you've
been doing, even if you feel confused at this point. You've done an enormous
amount in a short period of time. And you are leading the way. I hope that your
op-ed piece inspires lots of responses and debate that will give us all
direction. I look forward to hearing!
Lincolnwood, IL, Progressive Democratic activist
***
Joan, my two cents since you asked. you put yourself down too much. I hate that
part.
also, it's long and very involved if it's intended for readers like me who
aren't THAT interested in the details, other than knowing it's a very important
topic. sorry not to be more helpful.
you are doing a great job...good luck
N, editor, NYC
***
Joan,
Some feedback as requested. First, hyperlinks to articles and sites really
help the reader. Second, I would group topics either by state, vendor, or some
other classification. I know, more work, but it's democracy we're trying to
save.
Otherwise I found your information very useful and first chance I get I
need to write our county clerk and the commissioners about the problems with the
Diebold TSx they just spent $1.1+ million on based on the information you
provided.
Thanks,
Colorado voting activist
***
A Montana activist took the time to call and leave me a detailed message about
my article. He suggested making links to articles so that readers can get more
in-depth information on the topics. He also suggested various newsworthy
stories (I agree with his choices):
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