Voting Machines

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Here are a couple of video links vaguely related to the mechanics of voting, without getting into the question of how well our elections are enabling democracy.

Mr. Rogers uses a mechanical lever voting machine:

In New York, we still use the lever machines. There is something especially satisfying about casting a vote by pulling the lever to record a vote using a system of gears. It's a more tactile experience than using some touchscreen or optical scan systems.

And one from The Onion:

Voting Machines Elect One Of Their Own As President

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