We are opening the democratic process not only to the young and the technologically advanced, but to everyone. The party plans to have as many as 45 Internet terminals in locations around the state for voters who don't have computers at home. Tentative steps are also being taken elsewhere to put the electoral process online. The Defense Department has a pilot project to allow some military personnel to vote via the Internet next November. And San Mateo, Calif., plans to let voters cast ballots digitally on computer terminals that will be set up at county election facilities.
Experts agree that online voting from home in a national election is still off in the future.
But considering how fast the Internet is evolving, don't be surprised if you're casting your ballot for president from your living room in November 2004.