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Re: PDF of Slides
Yes, well done. 1 typo: last slide, 3rd bullet: need a space between
"use" and "vote". See you tomorrow!
Evan
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On Wed, 3 Dec 2003, Neal McBurnett wrote:
> Thanks, Joe!
>
> There has been wide support for _disclosure_ of source since the first
> meeting, and it is part of the only statement we voted on. Surely
> that should be in the main presentation. Udall is a co-sponsor of the
> bill that would require it.
>
> So I'd put this on an earlier slide:
> Full Disclosure of Source Code: HR 2239 - Voter Confidence Act
> Co-sponsored by Mark Udall
>
> I would basically make sure they know we think it is important, and
> ask for them to more highly rate vendors who agree to do so, even if
> it is impractical for a single county to _require_ that of scanner
> vendors.
>
> Some people are arguing for open source (which could be reused by
> others), so it is good to include that on the "Other Perspectives"
> slide. But that is quite different from merely requiring disclosure
> of the source code to any citizen, as HR 2239 would mandate.
>
>
> Note, from what Drew (Secy of State's office) and Al have documented,
> CVV's plan does not depend on a waiver/extension being granted. A
> waiver/extension could allow use of punch-card machines, but no one is
> proposing that for Boulder.
>
> I.e. HAVA itself does not require ADA compliance until 2006.
>
> Al wrote:
> > A. Eliminate punch card voting machines. With an approved waiver,
> > January 1, 2006 - see 102(a)(3)(B)
>
> > C. Provide private voting for disabled voters. January 1, 2006 or
> > January 1, 2007 - see 301(d) and 301(a)(3)(C)
>
> Drew wrote:
> > (1.) Your interpretation as to critical dates is correct.
>
> Neal McBurnett http://bcn.boulder.co.us/~neal/
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