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Re: [OT] Vote!
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Re: [OT] Vote!


  • Subject: Re: [OT] Vote!
  • From: Jay Louvion <email@hidden>
  • Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:11:58 +0200

Title: Re: [OT] Vote!
le 19/08/05 11:33, Jordi Bares à email@hidden est réputé(e) avoir écrit :

>>> This is a good illustration on the reason computers could be better.
>>> I do not believe an election could be won by 2 votes, or 53 votes for
>>> that matter. There should be some statistical significance taken into
>>> account.
>>
>> What's this got to do with computers? A nation's election law decides whether
>> an election can be won with 1 single vote difference, or requires a larger
>> margin, or a minimum of 50% of cast votes, or a minimum of 2/3s of cast
>> votes. In some countries there will be second or even third rounds when the
>> margin is considered too small. In others, a single vote can make the
>> difference. In yet other systems, a minority can win as if it has a majority.
>> This is about election laws, not about which tool you use to implement them.
>
> I would like the ability to fire the candidates, let's say 2% decide not
> to vote but fire Mr XXXX (put your favourite name there) then the
> candidate is eliminated...
>
> And what about using a truth detector on their TV appearances to show
> the amount of bullsh1te they generate as they speak.
>
> Also, the candidates should show an area of true expertise so we know
> they can do something more than just talk rubish. No lawyers nor any
> other parasites.
>
> Plus now we are here... why citizens of other countries don't have a
> say? in a world like the one we live the mistakes of the president of
> the USA are propagated thru everybody everywhere, we should have a
> say!!! i want to vote!!!
>
> jb
>
>
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Since we’re completely off topic, let’s also enjoy some visuals...

http://homepage.mac.com/leperous/.Pictures/ballots.jpg

>From the following collection:

http://homepage.mac.com/leperous/PhotoAlbum1.html

J.

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