INTERNET & TELEPHONE VOTING

The provincial and federal governments to date are not interested and have suggested that security is a concern. Hacking is possible although just as likely could be one person voting for all the eligible voters in the home especially if a some of them are unlikely to vote. There is also the possibility of a loss of anonymity when voting either by phone or computer. Those on the receiving end might be able to determine the source of the incoming calls if they were so inclined.

Very recently the City of Cambridge has decided to go ahead with Internet and telephone voting. This is despite Kitchener and Waterloo both not being interested in the practice. Finally Woolwich Township are voting tomorrow evening and if they follow the staff recommendation then it is a done deal. Since when did the dog wag the tail? Apparently it's easier and less work for the staff if they don't have to handle paper ballots.