Issue of Concern

Current System
(DREs)

Optical Scan

1. System significantly cheaper to own, operate, maintain & store

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2. System in compliance with proposed federal legislation for 2008 election

x

3. System allows for recounts

x

4. System allows for audits to verify overall election results

x

5. System more secure according to well-known computer security experts, including Dr. Avi Rubin, Johns Hopkins University & Dr. Ed Felton, Princeton University

x

6. System public prefers

x

7. Requires shorter work day for election judges

 x

8. System operation easier for poll workers

x

9. System requires fewer layers of technology

x

10. Long lines eliminated as voters vote simultaneously

x

11. Voting continues despite machine malfunction

x

12. Voting more private

x

13. Fewer number of machines needed

x

14. System uses durable paper record

x

15. System inherently provides for paper ballots

x

16. Absentee, provisional, regular voting all use same ballots

x

17. Enhanced access for disabled community

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