What I've understood of the discussion so far - 1 - EVMs are not perfect 2 - therefore electoral systems using EVMs are not perfect 3 - systems NOT using EVMs are not perfect either; it is a matter of testing / perception / context as to which system is closer to perfection
I know this is simplistic. But my own mental processes, being nowhere near perfection, favour simplicity. Perhaps the Kissinger option is the best. You know the one I mean? Back in the 70s he was asked how he felt about the fact that, despite being one of the most important men in American politics, he could not become President because he was not a natural-born US citizen. He replied "You know, the Constitution does not specifically bar the office of Emperor of the United States." Good option. At least he wouldn't have to bother about chads, cads and EVMs. -- J. Alfred Prufrock "Gliding wrapt in a brown mantle, hooded I do not know whether a man or a woman - But who is that on the other side of you?"
