Reply #12: It's not necessary for the machine to function, that's for sure.

[Fly by night]

The argument given to me is that it would allow "more speedy" reports of the results, a reason that everyone of our State Election Commissioners believes is bogus. However, since it would also allow manipulation of the vote-counting software or changing the vote totals, it is wholly inappropriate technology.

See Pamela Smith's comments above about wireless allowing multiple machines to be programmed more rapidly. However, there is no need for speed when it comes to accurately and fairly transferring the consent of the governed to our elected representatives.

I have attended every State Election Commission meeting in my state for the past six months, have met with all county election officials and visited several counties personally. We are the question-askers (and vote protectors) in our state. You'll get to know that after you've been around here a while.

Tennessee: we're not a red state or a blue state -- we're an Orange State.