Evms Advantages

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I strongly agree with the use of (EVMs) due to the cost of printing paper for paper ballots, also (EVMs) are more officiant and organized, and they also vey fast and easy for elderly.

(EVMs) should be used in all states because they save way more moeny than printing seperate paper ballots. Do u know how many trees we have to cut down just for 1 paper ballot? Vs having a machine that has all the information and tools you would need to cast your vote. I forgot to mention the paper ballots they have a much thicker feeling than a ordinary piece of paper. Which can be costly for some states more than others. With (EVMs) and the modern day technology we have they could be ran off solar power that can save your state money, from powering those heavy duty mchines. …show more content…

Most of the elderly voters already have problems seeing the small font on the paper ballots. So why not make it easier for them and make the font size a option on the (EVMs)? (EVMs) also are not difficult to use they have them set in a standerd mode just for elderly voters. Also if u make a mistake and touch something you did not intend to (EVMs) have a back and continue button, to make sure the machine is not moving faster than the person voting.(EVMs) are also wireless for your privacy and comfort so u can either stand or sit.

The last point I want to provide aout (EVMs) is that they are so neat and organized. So instead of putting paper ballots in those big lock box type containers. Ever voter who uses a (EVM) there vote is already sent to straight to there information center. With (EVMs) you dont have to worry about stacks of paper or papers flying or getting lost. (EVMs) sends everybodys vote straight in no trucks coming to pick up paper ballots. No worry's about properly disposing the paper, no worry's about getting papers mixed up. Everything is safe and sent straight to the information center safe and sound with

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