RE: [WDDM] Proposal

["Nicolas Durand" <nicolas(at)enitiatives.ch>]

Yes: it would be much clearer to everyone to have a “Blank” or “Reject” option, so that

a)       voters are SURE that they actually voted blank

b)       it’s easier to count in the end, because if “Blank” is like any other candidate or option, we’ll see right away how many voted for it.

Nico

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From: George Kokkas's Law Office [geoko(at)otenet.gr]
Sent: jeudi, 7. juin 2007 04:39
To: wddm@world-wide-democracy.net
Subject: Re: [WDDM] Proposal

I agree with Bruce.

George Kokkas

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From: Bruce Eggum

To: wddm@world-wide-democracy.net

Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 12:48 AM

Subject: Re: [WDDM] Proposal

If the voter has one choice and disagrees, the blank vote would not show the voter disagrees. It would only show non-participation, no-interest, un-decided etc.

I suggest should be a blank for REJECT  or such to show not wanting the person or issue confirmed.

Bruce

On 6/4/07, M. Kolar <wddm(at)mkolar.org> wrote:

On course, blank vote is there. You simple leave all fields blank (no
check), or all fields blank (or mark with an N) in a range vote.
And you can at the same time nominate your alternative candidates.
Mirek

Nicolas Durand wrote:

> Well, there are 3 things:
>
> a) people not interested by the matter – they leave it up to the
> majority – it's their choice (just as Bruce just said)
>
> b) people not able to vote because in vacation or so – this is why we
> need to give enough time
>
> c) Blank vote – I did not see this option on this referendum. I find
> important to be able to vote blank, saying "None of these options suit
> me. Please rephrase" (=please give me other candidates in an election).
>
> I am a very strong supporter of the blank vote. I think that it needs
> to be added to every poll and election, and be treated as another
> candidate or option, meaning that if more people vote blank than for a
> candidate or an option, things must be re-shuffled.
>
> Nico
>
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