>Hand counts are just no better than machine counts, although the
>"failure mechanisms" are different. The real check is in requiring
>that the machine count and the hand count match. And by not knowing
>until after the machine count which precincts are to be hand counted
>you've pretty well protected all of the precincts.
>
> ++PLS
I understand. And would likely go along if it were'nt for the fact that if I asked for that now I would certainly get less as a compromise from the legislature.
By going for a full manual count they are much more likely to do just as you asked.
Ernie