Death Bed Unity for HCPBs (Hand Counter Paper Ballots)

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by Rady Ananda

My stepfather was recently given a terminal diagnosis, which prompted the family to hold Christmas on the 17th. We all flew or drove into Cleveland for the event. Only immediate family was allowed, and all the immediate family was present.

My presence was required, even tho RJ hasn't been married to my mother in over 30 years. Tribal bonds are so much deeper than blood, it seems. This man raised me from age 12 on, and never laid an angry hand on me. I love him deeply.

The family is hurt I haven't spent enough time visiting them. I needed to explain my activism in values they understand, given that RJ is now dying.

"You're fighting City Hall again. What are you doing exactly?" he asked me.

SNIP........"No. I've run three elections now and written out a cost analysis. If we pay them $10 an hour and pay administrators more, it costs half as much to hand count paper ballots than to use machines."

"Ahh," he smiled. "I see where you're coming from."


http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_rady_ana_061219_unity_for_hcpbs.htm