Re: Trial balloon on ad campagin on voting

[Ed Skibbe <ed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I get where you're coming from, but a "don't vote" message is a bad idea.

At least if people vote, there is a chance it will be counted accurately.

I like the set-up though of "nearly two out of three voters spoke
volumes..." 

On 6/12/04 2:47 PM, "Ralph Shnelvar" <ralphs@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Dear all:
> 
> I know this is a bit outrageous but maybe it will get attention.  How about
> an add campaign that runs something like the following:
> 
> 
> - - - - - - -
> In November 2001 in Colorado less than 40% of eligible voters voted either
> at a polling place or by mail-in ballot.
> 
> Nearly two out of three eligible voters spoke volumes about the integrity
> and relevancy of the process by not voting.
> 
> This year your vote will count even less because this year a large number of
> votes will be counted electronically with no way to verify or validate your
> vote.
> 
> Do what a majority of Americans already do: don't vote.  Maybe those in
> power and those in the media and those responsible for holding elections
> will listen to the majority of us who want a fair and verifiable election.
> 
> Do something good for the democratic process.  Show your disdain.  This year
> don't vote.
> 
> Brought to you by Citizens for Verifiable Voting.
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Regards,

Ed Skibbe
President
Out of the Box Music
www.outoftheboxmusic.com