Hello, Does anyone know about sources that describe customs or regulations governing what happens when a voter voluntarily brings another person into a voting booth? I have heard stories about keeping kids out when the voting machines might be messed up by malicious or playful actions. I can understand this in the case of electronic devices (if the power is not kid-proof), but I don't think the justification is reasonable for marking a ballot or pulling a lever.
This issue is also relevant to the question of validating contracts in vote trades. Is there any law or custom that prevents bringing an observer into the voting booth? Observers might be certified (like notary publics) to verify that votes were cast according to contract. Thanks in advance. Arnie Urken Hoboken, NJ 07030 201-420-5998 ---- For more information about this list (subscribe, unsubscribe, FAQ, etc), please see http://www.eskimo.com/~robla/em
