Tales Of Our Times: Political Tug Of War Stifles News Of Voting Technology
Political Tug Of War Stifles News Of Voting Technology
Voting in the 21st century is at the juncture of three working cultures that diverge so widely they barely speak the same language. Yet, the business of voting systems has the greatest built-in importance across societies. Trouble at the juncture is certain. That trouble, though, now shows new and healthy signs of moving into a forum known for its rare ability to force the exchange of information.
The first language is politics. The big parties keep us notably well informed about partisan thinking. By the same token, the parties keep us woefully ill informed about composite issues.