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Technology (and internet voting in particular) is the key to the future of democracy.  Regular mail is inconsistent, and we all know what disasters can occur with paper ballots (helloooo 2000 election).  Especially for those voters who are disabled (like my mother, who is often hard-pressed to find a wheelchair-accessible polling place), and our military serving overseas.  They are sacrificing their lives for our country; they should not have to sacrifice their right to vote due to logistical issues.

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