New recommendations say there is only one way to cure the problem in the future.
The top choice for 2002 is a precinct based optical scanning system. It safegaurds voters for turning in irregular ballots by spitting out ballots that are not properly marked. It is the top choice of the task force and many elections supervisors. Also top on the list after new equipment is massive voter education. Making sure people know how to use the new equipment once it is in place.