[nfbmi-talk] why wasn't automark used here?

Jim in Detroit james.prather at comcast.net
Tue Nov 20 04:09:18 UTC 2012


Elizabeth, this is what happened tome when I went to vote; the Automark 
wasn't not working when I went to vote.  I called our hotline about this 
and, since there was no backup machine, I was told to have an official help 
me with this.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Elizabeth Mohnke
Sent: November 19, 2012 18:33
To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] why wasn't automark used here?

I think this would be a good idea. Also, it is possible the Automark  was
not working properly when the voter went to vote. I know this could be
possible because it happened to me. However, I have good reason to believe
that my ballot was marked how I wanted it to be marked. I just felt bad
taking so much time with the poll workers reading the ballot to a sleep
deprived college student even though I know this is part of there job. I
actually think the punch cards were more accessible in terms of having to
have someone read you the ballot. I felt as though I had more control over
who I was voting for when using the punch card system as I could physically
punch in my selections after they were read to me.

Just my thoughts on the subject for what they are worth.

Elizabeth

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From: "Jason Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 3:09 PM
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] why wasn't automark used here?

> Not all people are comfortable with using the technology, even if it is 
> available. Some would just prefer the help. We can certainly work to 
> educate more people on the benefits of using the machines, etc.
> It may be something to think about for 2014, having the NFB of MI hosting 
> some demonstrations in key locations. Would also be good PR for us.
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
> To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 10:28 AM
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] why wasn't automark used here?
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> Why wasn’t the Automark used?
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> Joe Harcz
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> Pontiac precinct accused of changing blind voter's ballot
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> Published: Tuesday, November 06, 2012
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> By MEGAN SEMERAZ
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> Megan.Semeraz at oakpress.com
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> A Lansing organization called Protecting Michigan Taxpayers, which 
> strongly opposes Proposal 2, has accused Pontiac Precinct 13 of breaking 
> election law
>
> after they say a blind voter’s ballot was changed.
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>
>
> Nick DeLeeuw, spokesman for the organization, said the blind voter 
> requested a “no” vote on Michigan ballot proposals, and instead recorded a 
> “yes” vote.
>
> A poll watcher saw the incident, and wanted to challenge it.
>
>
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> When the vote was challenged, DeLeeuw said the Precinct Captain Carla 
> Williams refused to accept the challenge on the ballot.
>
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>
> Pontiac City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins said she had heard about the incident, 
> but that is not what happened. She said the legally blind voter was being 
> assisted
>
> and wanted the help.
>
>
>
> Hawkins said that the group is misinforming people, and the vote was not 
> changed.
>
>
>
> Jared Rodriguez, a spokesperson for Protecting Michigan Taxpayer said: 
> “The precinct captain’s refusal to accept a legally required ‘challenge’ 
> on the ballot
>
> cast by a voter whose vote was shamelessly changed against his will is 
> reprehensible.”
>
>
>
> Contact Megan Semeraz at 248-745-4628 or email
>
> Megan.Semeraz at oakpress.com
>
> or follow her on Twitter @MeganSemeraz
>
>
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> Pontiac precinct accused of changing blind voter's ballot
>
>
>
> Published: Tuesday, November 06, 2012
>
> Get RSS Feed
>
> Print This
>
> Email This
>
> Share on Stumble Upon
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> share/share_comment
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> 8
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>
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> By MEGAN SEMERAZ
>
> Megan.Semeraz at oakpress.com
>
> ; Twitter:
>
> @MeganSemeraz
>
>
>
> A Lansing organization called Protecting Michigan Taxpayers, which 
> strongly opposes Proposal 2, has accused Pontiac Precinct 13 of breaking 
> election law
>
> after they say a blind voter’s ballot was changed.
>
>
>
> Nick DeLeeuw, spokesman for the organization, said the blind voter 
> requested a “no” vote on Michigan ballot proposals, and instead recorded a 
> “yes” vote.
>
> A poll watcher saw the incident, and wanted to challenge it.
>
>
>
> When the vote was challenged, DeLeeuw said the Precinct Captain Carla 
> Williams refused to accept the challenge on the ballot.
>
>
>
> Pontiac City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins said she had heard about the incident, 
> but that is not what happened. She said the legally blind voter was being 
> assisted
>
> and wanted the help.
>
>
>
> Hawkins said that the group is misinforming people, and the vote was not 
> changed.
>
>
>
> Jared Rodriguez, a spokesperson for Protecting Michigan Taxpayer said: 
> “The precinct captain’s refusal to accept a legally required ‘challenge’ 
> on the ballot
>
> cast by a voter whose vote was shamelessly changed against his will is 
> reprehensible.”
>
>
>
> Contact Megan Semeraz at 248-745-4628 or email
>
> Megan.Semeraz at oakpress.com
>
> or follow her on Twitter @MeganSemeraz
>
>
>
>
>
> Source:
>
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> http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/11/06/news/local_news/doc5099907e6d7e2663725273.txt
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