When Is The Best Time To Institute Online Voting In the United States?
There sure is a lot of controversy when it comes to voting in the US. No one really trusts the system. When we go to the polls we see people trying to vote that look questionable – perhaps are not even US citizens. When we go online we find stories on just how easy it is to manipulate voting machines, then we read stories about dead people voting, people voting multiple times, voter suppression tactics, and some wonder if our vote even counts – who can you trust? Then the CIA gets involved and says foreign entities are hacking to change the election and we all know the CIA motto: Trust No One!
Now then, when we make online transactions, check our accounts at the bank, or use our smart phone to make a purchase at a store, we feel pretty safe – we know safe guards are omnipresent and we trust the system. So, why can’t we institute online voting and smartphone apps to vote? Fact is; we can, and someday we probably will – but when you ask? Surely in our lifetimes right – yes, I believe so, and so too do those at our think tank. Indeed, one think tanker, Cody Hunt, stated:
“I think the best time to implement the app would be right after a presidential election. The new president will be up on stage a lot speaking about all the new policy and what he/she plans on doing during their term. Then the president can speak briefly on the app and get the word out. Then as the new policy polls begin to happen the app can take immediate effect.”
Well, agree with Cody Hunt on this one. The best time to START would be right after a Presidential Election, not before, as it gives time to work out the bugs and helps the new administration transition team and the bureaucrats ramp up for a “REAL CHANGE” and so it should be done. Wow, I really like that idea now that you’ve brought it to my attention. Thanks, this is really good stuff.
What should our think tank do to help this process of online voting come into fruition? Well first we must work on an outline of implementation, we need to start. Then we can get it to the right people, now is a good time to do it too, because it might even become something that the media goes for once we have the plan set up, like a step-by-step plan, plus a Business Plan executive summary. A 2-page summary and three page outline, easy to pitch. Hmm? I like this idea, I know it is possible, and it’s time.
