RE: RFPET Recommendation

["Delta" <delta@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Let me set the record straight....
(see below)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neal McBurnett [mailto:neal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:16 AM
> To: cvv-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RFPET Recommendation
>
>
> Attached is a new version of the RFPET Recommendation which has
> searchable/copyable text.
>
> I don't yet see it at the clerk's web site
>
>  http://www.co.boulder.co.us/clerk/elections/index.htm
>
> It is a shame to see the committee not require that the system comply
> with Colorado law (by producing auditable results) and rush ahead in
> the face of so many problems.

WRONG! The recommendations say that a real audit must be and *can* be
performed....
YOU were instrumental in us recommending that!


 And the 'bait and switch' from a rental
> to suggesting that it be bought is a real end-run around the
> democratic process.

Bullcrap! It is being fiscally responsible.
Do you know what the leasing price is???   a.b million
Do you know what the purchase price is???    a.b million
(I *think* the price is public at this time, but just in case)
So, which would *you* do? Rent it for a price and then give it back, or buy
it for the same price and then at least have something you could sell or
even scrap....*something*??
Lease it and you got nada.....there is no other option.


>
> We haven't seen the price yet, but the county should offer the same
> possibility to other bidders and start the RFP process over, with
> specific invites to ballot marking vendors and demands that the
> Secretary of State should certify ballot marking equipment like other
> states do.

And how does this get us compliant for the election in November????
You know what *really* pisses me off?
The Clerk is in this position BECAUSE OF THIS GROUP OF CVV ACTIVISTS!
YOU pushed to rent not purchase.....
and when the Clerk got screwed because *nobody* wants to rent ( who knew?)
NOW you jump all over them for trying to salvage the situation?

you're a better man than that, Neal.....


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