[Winona Online Democracy] Not really local but....
I just sent this e-mail to Sen. Dayton. I urge you to consider sending him a similar message. Dear Sen. Dayton: I am disturbed by the widespread reports of irregularities in this past election�not enough voting machines in inner-city precincts, causing hours-long lines; computerized ballot machines that can�t be audited; corporate technicians monkeying around with the public�s machines; local officials making up rules on the fly about which votes to actually count. The key to elections is that all, especially the losers, agree that the elections were fair and honest. America doesn�t have that now, and it�s got to change. Rep. John Conyers will use the occasion of the ratification of the election results to challenge this system; I ask that you do the same. I understand that the results won�t be overturned, but the debate resulting from this challenge would expose these irregularities and get America on the path to truly Honest Elections. The winners of these tainted elections assert that their outcomes didn�t depend on the fraud. But in sports, referees don�t wait until the outcome of the game is in jeopardy before calling penalties and enforcing the rules. Nowhere in the Constitution does it describe some acceptable level of denying Americans their votes. When Congress meets this Thursday, January 6, we�ll have a good opportunity to make it clear that Americans want every vote counted, period. Please tell me that you will join Mr. Conyers in sparking this important debate. Sincerely, Bryon D Bothun _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
