“Black Box Voting: Ballot Tampering in the 21st Century” is a nonfiction book that examines the issue of electronic voting machines and the potential for fraud and tampering in modern-day elections. The book explores various instances of alleged election fraud and manipulation, and raises concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the voting process.
Electronic voting machines are vulnerable to tampering
The book highlights the fact that electronic voting machines are not immune to tampering and fraud, and that the lack of transparency and accountability in the voting process makes it difficult to detect and prevent such tampering.
The use of proprietary software in voting machines is a concern
The book argues that the use of proprietary software in electronic voting machines makes it difficult for outside observers to assess the security and accuracy of the machines, and that open-source software would be a preferable alternative.
There is a need for more transparency in the voting process
The book advocates for greater transparency in the voting process, including the use of open-source software, independent audits, and the release of source code and other technical details related to electronic voting machines.
The potential for tampering and fraud in electronic voting machines is a serious concern
The authors of the book argue that the potential for tampering and fraud in electronic voting machines is a serious concern that must be addressed in order to ensure the integrity of the democratic process. They suggest a number of reforms and improvements that could be made to improve the security and accuracy of electronic voting machines.
Voting machines can be hacked
The book argues that electronic voting machines can be hacked, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the results of an election.
The companies that manufacture voting machines are often not transparent
The authors of the book suggest that the companies that manufacture electronic voting machines often do not provide adequate transparency in their operations, making it difficult for outside observers to assess the security and accuracy of the machines.
There are concerns about the lack of transparency in the certification process for voting machines
The authors of the book suggest that the process by which electronic voting machines are certified for use in elections is not transparent enough, and that this lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess the security and accuracy of the machines.
Auditing is necessary to ensure the accuracy of election results
The authors of the book stress the importance of auditing in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of election results, and argue that more robust auditing procedures are needed in order to prevent tampering and fraud.
Voter-verified paper trails are crucial
The book argues that having a voter-verified paper trail is crucial to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of electronic voting machines, as it provides a physical record that can be used to verify the results of an election.
There have been instances of vote flipping
The authors of the book cite several instances of electronic voting machines allegedly “flipping” votes, in which a voter’s selection is changed from one candidate to another by the machine.
