A blog on issues relating to liberty in the UK. “I take the view that it is part of being a good citizen, proving who you are, day in day out” - Andy Burnham, Home Office Minister. “Unfortunately we were unable to maintain the legislation which we wanted to do which would give us the power to detain people [without trial].” - Tony Blair, Prime Minister. “we should see an identity card, like a passport, in country, if you like” - Meg Hillier, Home Office Minister. “People who hope to be due for re-election in two years’ time are not the best people to trust with the liberty of the individual.” Alistair Carmichael MP
RSS FeedThe issue of electronic voting is yet another topic where the Government blunders along without heeding the concerns and warnings of independent observers and experts who have no vested interest, just desire to have something that works properly. Not too much to ask, one would have thought.
I recommend reading this New York Times article on experiences in the USA, where they have had electronic voting for much longer than we have (hat-tip Bruce Schneier).
