Such procedures should take advantage of the technology most universally accepted for its reliability and ease of use. If such a standardized system had been used this year, Al Gore would have been declared president-elect, and there would have been no need for the endless legal wrangling that ensued. Ken Armstrong Presidential election process should be standardized This election saw the highest voter turnout ever. I heard political discussion and debate everywhere I went. It was democracy in action.
Democracy is still in action.
The U.S. Supreme Court has given this new Congress and administration an opportunity to improve our democratic process. The Electoral College could be reassessed. This country must have national standards to ensure that each citizen's vote is counted. Uniform national ballots, voting machines and procedures may be necessary to ensure credibility. As a voter, I am waiting to see Congress take action.