The HVT&C is a membership business association whose mission is to facilitate the emergence of the mid-Hudson Valley as a nationally competitive high-tech corridor. We hope to expand I.T. business and employment opportunities in the area and to maintain and create a sustainable and balanced economy, with a high quality-of-life for all residents.

Wednesday, 16 November 2005

Stop Electronic Election Fraud
Hear the leading experts tell why we must insist on Voters Rights

Our electronic election system is now in the hands of private electronic voting companies who refuse to allow inspection of their software. No independent, nonpartisan oversight committee exists to keep them honest. As a result, according to a recent GAO report (and other reports), high tech voting fraud has become a reality. Invisible Ballots contains interviews with the leading academic professionals from Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Stanford Universities who specialize in computer fraud and computer security. They provide numerous reasons why we must insist on electronic voting reform.

Two weeks ago, the Government Accountability Office - the investigative unit of Congress - issued a major report on the lack of security in electronic voting machines. Although the report has received little attention in the media, its findings are startling. There are three main problems the GAO found with the machines: First, some electronic voting systems did not encrypt the software or the ballots once they were cast, making it possible to alter both without being detected. Second, it was possible to alter the files that define how a ballot works and looks so that votes for one candidate could be recorded for a different candidate. Third, vendors have systematically installed uncertified versions of voting system software.

This panel and discussion will cover the technology, politics and procedures behind elections and the rising number of citizen action groups who seek to stop and prevent voter fraud.

Where: New World Home Cooking
Saugerties, N.Y.
845-246-0900

When: Wednesday, NOVEMBER 16TH

Time: 6PM (promptly) – 8:00PM

Admission: FREE TO MEMBERS; $5 FOR NON-MEMBERS

Panelists : TO BE ANNOUNCED

MODERATOR: Cheryl Gerber, a journalist and technology business marketing consultant, will moderate.

There will be opportunity for networking, questions and answers after the presentation, and light snacks will be served. Admission is free for members of Hudson Valley Technology and Commerce; $5 for non members. Admission is waived for those who become new HVT&C members ($35 and up per annum) at this meeting, or who bring a person who joins at this meeting. To make reservations call 845-679-9868 as seating is limited.

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