During the past two centuries of constitutional government, this nation has gradually adopted a more expansive view of popular participation. It seems logical that the next step in our democratic progress is permitting voters to cast ballots via the internet. Not only would such a reform make voting easier, but it would permit us to have more elections. For example, when a city council wants voters to decide whether to build a new football stadium or when there is need for a special election to fill the term of a member of Congress who has died or resigned, election officials could announce via e-mail and other means that voting via the internet will commence and close on specified dates. The technology exists to have voting via the internet.
1. Should we allow it?
2. What advantages do you see in allowing people to vote via the Internet?
3. What disadvantages do you see in allowing people to vote via the Internet?
1. Yes we should allow it. Technology is taking over the world anyways, it would make life easier.
ReplyDelete2. The advantages are that voting would be eaiser and more accurate.
3. Some disadvantages are, with so many people "attempting" to vote it could crash systems and cause delays in results,
1. yes we should allow it, technology is evolving and being involved in everyday life.
ReplyDelete2. It is more convenient for people to vote via internet because many people to visit the internet and may want to vote that way. Another advantage is people would save gas instead of driving to a poll they can vote by internet. Another advantage is people could have access to the web at home, school, library etc.
3.Disadvantage is not everyone has access to the web. Another disadvantage is yes we evolve in technology but hackers could hack the internet and mess with the votes. Another disadvantage is some people may not know how to use the internet.
Sam Tith 1B
1. yes we should allow it
ReplyDelete2.It would have more people voting, just about everyone uses the techonolgy, so why not ue the advantages of the internet, and vote?
3. There are hackers, that could change the vote, somepeople, may not have access to the internet, and with so many people trying to vote can cause slow internet.
-Lillian Smyth 1B
Angelica Witherspoon 1B
ReplyDelete1. Although technology is constantly changing, I believe we should not allow this. As technology changes there is more opportunity for technological errors. More opportunity for voting errors that are not accurate.
2.Some advantages are that more people who are eligible to vote and do not vote will start to vote. Voting will be more accessible and convenient because people are more connected to technology.
3.Disadvantages are that votes are more vulnerable for errors.
Austin O'Connell 1B
ReplyDelete1)Yes we should allow it, technogoly is changing at an alarming rate.. Information has become outdated in every 5 years instead of 10.
2) Anyone who couldnt recach the polls to vote weather they be handicapped or no vehicles.
3) Not everyone has a computer or smart phone. And someone could just falsify a vote to make a candidate win.
Jarrod Archambo
ReplyDelete1. With everyone saying yes because tech is the way of the future, I believe something's you should keep traditional and voting is one of them.
2. Advantages would consist of not having to do tedious paperwork, or having to drive to the library or downtown to cast your vote. Plus it would help limit the Band Wagon Effect and MIGHT cause an increase in accuracy.
3. Disadvantages to this preposterous idea is that people would feel more inclined to "Christmas Tree" the vote because they are home and no can judge them. Not to mention that with tech increasing, people in India can synch their computer to your computer and do what ever they want with everything happening through YOUR server, so that means you did it.
With everything in life you can never have a perfect idea or solution to any problem unless it's to destroy the human race, you must pick the lesser of the two evils.
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ReplyDelete1. We should not allow voting via the internet. Political participation should be something people are very active in, voting via the internet seems lazy. Those who want their say-so should continue to leave their homes in order to be heard.
ReplyDelete2. Advantages to voting via the internet would be that busy people could do this more conveniently. Perhaps if they're confused about the certain situation, they can enlighten themselves and Google it while they are there to cast their vote more accurately in regards to their opinions. This way would also probably mean that the younger population would vote.
3. Disadvantages, besides the fact that it is completely sketchy, would be that it increase laziness! I find it completely relevant that voting should be done outside of one's home! Additionally, older people don't know how/don't use the internet that much, and they are our biggest population and those who depend on the government. If their vote is not cast, it is possible that their benefits would decrease, and maybe even their population after that.
Francis Perez
ReplyDelete1. I don't believe that voting should be allowed over the internet. Even if technology is advancing, it doesn't mean that we have to change everything to comply with it.
2. Some advantages for online voting would be that people who normally wouldn't have time to go out to vote would be able to. Also, people who don't have cars would be able to vote.
3. Disadvantages of online voting would be that someone could vote for you(you could be hacked), the internet might crash, people might vote twice, and some people might either not have a computer or not know how to use one(for example: my grandfather doesn't even know how to use a mouse. And he isn't THAT old)
1) I do believe voting online should be allowed. Eventually, it will happen, so why resist? If the technology exists to make voting online possible, it is something that should be considered.
ReplyDelete2)Advantages for online voting is that it would be less of a hassle. Instead of trying to fit your voting in the small window of time allotted to get to your precinct and cast your ballot, or mail in your absentee ballot, you could cast your vote with a few simple clicks. It would also cut down on money used hiring people to work at the voting stations, cut down on possible voter intimidation, as well as potentially eliminate the bandwagon effect.
3) Disadvantages would be that not everyone has computers, so alternative options would need to be put in place. Critics also argue that it would open up options for voter fraud by making it easier to hack. This, however, would only be a new way to do something which is already being done with the paper ballots.
1) I do believe voting online should be allowed. Eventually, it will happen, so why resist? If the technology exists to make voting online possible, it is something that should be considered.
ReplyDelete2)Advantages for online voting is that it would be less of a hassle. Instead of trying to fit your voting in the small window of time allotted to get to your precinct and cast your ballot, or mail in your absentee ballot, you could cast your vote with a few simple clicks. It would also cut down on money used hiring people to work at the voting stations, cut down on possible voter intimidation, as well as potentially eliminate the bandwagon effect.
3) Disadvantages would be that not everyone has computers, so alternative options would need to be put in place. Critics also argue that it would open up options for voter fraud by making it easier to hack. This, however, would only be a new way to do something which is already being done with the paper ballots.
1) I do believe voting online should be allowed. Eventually, it will happen, so why resist? If the technology exists to make voting online possible, it is something that should be considered.
ReplyDelete2)Advantages for online voting is that it would be less of a hassle. Instead of trying to fit your voting in the small window of time allotted to get to your precinct and cast your ballot, or mail in your absentee ballot, you could cast your vote with a few simple clicks. It would also cut down on money used hiring people to work at the voting stations, cut down on possible voter intimidation, as well as potentially eliminate the bandwagon effect.
3) Disadvantages would be that not everyone has computers, so alternative options would need to be put in place. Critics also argue that it would open up options for voter fraud by making it easier to hack. This, however, would only be a new way to do something which is already being done with the paper ballots.
Geovany Melendez 1B
ReplyDelete1.Yes we should because it makes voting much more convenient and efficient. Instead of waiting hours to tally up votes and such, we can count the votes vote-per-vote with the use of computers getting near instant results for election.
2.Now, people can vote in the privacy of their homes and won't have to deal with the surveyors at the polls hounding them for information to put in the news. There's also that whole efficiency thing I mentioned in the first question.
3.Some might try and bypass the limits of voting to try and get their potential candidates elected unfairly.
Mike Jeune
ReplyDelete1) Yes we should allow it.
2) Some advantages is that it would decrease the bandwagon effect. the results will be in quicker and the political dispute that happened in the 2000 election with Bush and Gore won't repeat.
3)Some disadvantage is that somebody could vote for someone else, not everyone is computer literate. The voting could be edited to fit someone's party or choice.
Queen Jenna 1B
ReplyDelete1. NOOOOOOOOO we shouldn't allow it!
2. The only advantage I can see for this is the fact that its more convenient. Because God forbid someone has to actually get off their lazy butts and do something for their country.
3. As many of you believe it will decrease the Bandwagon effect, I honestly believe it would increase it. Who is to say that there isn't place online where you can see who is winning? Information is as easily accessible online just as it in on the television. It could show you right there on the website to vote who is winning!
Honestly America, if you really wanted a more accurate vote, how about changing the day? Why is it on a Tuesday when the bulk of voters are working? Why is it only one day when that limits the amount of people that could get to the polls because of the fact they are working? Why not a Saturday? or a Saturday and Sunday? That is when the most people are not working. That alone could give you a MUCH more accurate vote.
1. Sure, why not. Don't make it FOCUSED AROUND the internet, but make it a sort of privilege like handicap parking or Free Lunch.
ReplyDelete2. It's quicker, and you don't have to waste time driving to Bufu, Egypt to vote for Senator McFluff for president.
3. Mistaked votes, the Bandwagon effect, arguments on who should win or not and so on. So if they limit who gets the privilege or not, that issue should be lessened by a bit.
1. Sure, why not. Don't make it FOCUSED AROUND the internet, but make it a sort of privilege like handicap parking or Free Lunch.
ReplyDelete2. It's quicker, and you don't have to waste time driving to Bufu, Egypt to vote for Senator McFluff for president.
3. Mistaked votes, the Bandwagon effect, arguments on who should win or not and so on. So if they limit who gets the privilege or not, that issue should be lessened by a bit.
Kymber Myers 1B
ReplyDelete1. No, we should not allow it.
2. As a lot of people would say, it's an easier and more efficient way for people to vote, because people don't have to drive and waste gas, money, and time.
3. Huge disadvantage, fraud, hacking, etc. people can easily log on to your name and vote for you or change your vote, I mean every bote counts and any one vote could change anything, maybe to exaggerated but true.
1. we shouldn't have it. like I mentioned in class, If it was such a great idea and the government believed it would work, then it would already have been put in action.
ReplyDelete2. It would save time and money on the voters part. it would help the environment by not having to use paper. But also it would help keep a solid record of who's voting, like no one's vote wouldn't accidently get lost or anything.
3. disadvantages like everyone has already said would be people committing fraud, People hacking other people's computers to get their way in an election. another disadvantage would be the people who would get paid or community service hours for helping with the elections and the voting process.
1. I would not mind online voting, if technology ever advanced to a point where this could be utilized with minimal security risk. There are a lot of reason voting online has not been implemented, with security and the lack of a national election system being key hinderances. And as much as we like to ponder hypotheticals, current technology, no matter its backers (even if the government were to birth the system), have not been able to circumvent possible security difficulties. We do not, even in application, have a secure enough internet for online voting. [a][b]
ReplyDelete2. Convenience and voter turnout are the most obvious benefits. Possible decrease in societal pressures.. others stuffs ~.~
3. Voter validation, security, plethora of other potential issues that come with anything on the internet.
[a] http://www.technologyreview.com/news/506741/why-you-cant-vote-online/
[b] http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/its-the-21st-century-why-arent-we-voting-online/
Some of the opposing arguments here are rather laughable. Most of what I'm seeing is arguing from tradition, patriot born ad hominem attacks, or that we must be physically engaged for our political voices to "matter," lest we are lazy and uncaring for our country.
Driving to the booth, sitting at my desk, or laying in bed with laptop on my lap, I still care enough to vote. I'm still looking to make a difference, to change things. If that flame still burns in my heart then why should it matter if I drive or not?
Reeks of pretentiousness. I LOVE my country so much I DRIVE to vote. lol really
I think at this point online voting could maybe work, I'm very in between with this issue.
ReplyDeleteSome advantages to online voting is that it would be easier for people to vote and could have a very high voter turn out. People who couldn't make it to the polls before now have an opportunity to have their voices heard also. I think it would be alot easier to handle than paper, the computer could automatically count the votes verses the counties and states counting millions of tickets and we can come to a conclusion much quicker.
Some disadvantages would be the validity. How do we know who's behind each computer? I think groups of hackers could easily mess with the votes if they were over the internet.
Jessica Betts 1B
ReplyDelete1) No we should not allow it. Some things are meant to stay traditional and voting in person is one of them.
2) Advantages could be more people participating in voting
3) Disadvantages would be cheating like we had discussed in class. Under aged people using parents or family's identities to vote.
1. Yes, we should allow since most people spen more time on the internet than anywhere else, anyway.
ReplyDelete2. It's worry free, you can do it whenever you want, and you don't have to leave the house. It's also a great idea for those who can't go out and vote or those who don't have time to vote.
3. Like everything that deals with technology there could be a malfunction, the website could be hacked into, there's no 100% accuracy that the person behind the computer is who they say they're, etc.
1. I'm sort of on the fence with this issue because i see both sides.
ReplyDelete2. The advantages for online voting include those who physically can't get to the polls can vote. Those who don't have time to leave work or have too many kids to drop everything to go stand in a line to vote can still vote. Also, I mean a lot of the population spends a lot of time on the internet anyways it would just be convenient for voting to be done online too.
3. However when ever anything is done online there can always be problems. For instance the computer system can crash because there are so many people on it, like when teachers are all trying to get their grades in the day they're due, or someone could be pretending to be someone they're not, or it could be hacked and the vote could be rigged for a certain person to win, and considering they only have to win by a small majority it couldn't be that hard to make it seem like a small victory. Especially considering how good people have gotten at hacking these days.