The recent thorough and fully expostulatory article by Bob Fitrakis on the Ohio voting scandal is another reminder that there may be a need for popular action to remove voting machines from the next electoral cycle. If all else fails this may require direct, non-violent destruction of the machines. This may sound extreme, but the Republic IS in danger. When machines count the votes, people's votes don't count. This statement could be used as a rallying cry, could be useful on billboards and even on televised spot ads. It is simple, direct and to the point. With the three proposed Ohio amendments together with removal of the machine vote, it is entirely possible that Ohio may, once again, enjoy democratic elections. I am a Minnesotan, an activist and a recovering journalist. I am politically independent and believe in the traditional principles of republican governance and democratic elections.

'WHEN MACHINES COUNT THE VOTES, PEOPLE'S VOTES DON'T COUNT". Think about it. You have my permission to use this slogan as you see fit.

C.L. Clausen
Clearbrook, Minnesota