Thread by @jennycohn1

I’m NOT a tech expert, but many election security failings stem from the confusing use of LANGUAGE, such as the suggestion that “verification”—a term used by EI folks 2 refer 2 the need 2 ensure a TOUCHSCREEN hasn’t FLIPPED ur vote—applies equally 2 #handmarked #paperballots. 1/

https://twitter.com/jennycohn1/status/1000387671980625921

2/ There is no need to “verify” whether a touchscreen has flipped your vote when you fill out your ballot by hand! But vendors then try to confuse everyone by instead equating “verify” with “double check” so that everyone forgets the original critical reason “verification” ...

3/ made its way into the election security lexicon was the concern that TOUCHSCREENS might flip your vote as recorded on the so-called “voter verifiable paper trail,” ie the only paper record of voter intent.

4/ In other words, some folks want to confuse people into forgetting that touchscreens have serious election security problems that #handmarked #paperballots. And they even manage to confuse well meaning people along the way. The truth is that vendors want us to use touchscreen..

5/ ... systems, not bc they are more secure, but because they cost twice as much as #handmarked #paperballots counted on scanners.

6/ To be continued