All elections, including paper and mail-in ballots, have security flaws. For example, paper ballots can be lost, stolen, or tampered with, and mail-in ballots can be intercepted or altered. These types of issues can lead to many ballots being omitted or not counted, which can have a significant impact on the outcome of the election.

However, it's important to note that while no voting system is perfect, it is still essential to ensure that all our voting processes are secure, credible, and transparent. This means implementing a range of security measures, such as using reliable and well-maintained machines, having well-trained poll workers, and having transparent processes for handling and counting ballots. Additionally, it means having procedures in place to detect and respond to any security breaches or irregularities.

Ensuring the security, credibility, and transparency of our election systems is vital to maintaining the integrity of our democratic process. It helps to prevent fraud, errors, and other types of interference that could impact the outcome of an election. It also helps to build trust in our democratic institutions and encourages greater participation in the democratic process. Therefore, we must continue to work to improve the security and transparency of our election systems, regardless of the type of voting process we use. With that said, there are several improvements that can be made, including:

• Regular security audits and risk assessments: Regular audits and assessments of the security of voting process and machines can help identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner.

• Use of paper backups: Requiring paper backups for electronic voting machines can provide a way to audit election results and ensure that the results are accurate. These backups themselves must aslo be securely processed, stored, and maintained.

• Implementation of security measures: Implementing security measures such as encryption, secure data storage, and secure transmission protocols can help prevent tampering with election results or manipulation of the voting process.

• Increased transparency and accountability: Providing greater transparency and accountability in the voting process, such as through the use of open source software, can increase public confidence in the election results and the legitimacy of the election process. A 'moonshot of a goal' would be a way anyone could securely audit their own votes, see that it was placed when as as they intended on something like a ledger, so even if the votes were done on pen and paper they can be audited at any level.

• Collaboration with security experts: Collaborating with security experts and researchers can help identify potential vulnerabilities in voting machines and develop solutions to address them.

Reforms such as these can help ensure that voting machines are secure and credible, which is critical for maintaining public trust in the democratic process and the stability of the election system. By prioritizing the security and integrity of the voting process, we can help ensure that elections are fair, transparent, and representative of the will of the people.

You can learn more about election security in the US through various sources, including:

• Documentaries: Films such as "Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections", "Hacking Democracy" discuss in detail how vaunerable the US voting machines are, and the film "Plot to Overturn the Election" illustrates why the integrity of the voting process is paramount.

• News outlets: National and local news outlets frequently cover issues related to voting security and the integrity of elections, and can provide up-to-date information on current events and developments. Articles written by

• Government websites: Websites such as the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provide information and resources on voting security and election administration.

• Research and advocacy organizations: Organizations such as the Brennan Center for Justice and the Verified Voting Foundation conduct research and advocacy on voting security and election integrity.

To support the integrity of US voting systems, machines and elections, you could consider joining or supporting organizations that focus on these issues, including:

• Common Cause: This non-partisan organization works to promote election transparency and integrity, and advocates for reforms such as the use of paper backups for electronic voting machines.

• The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): This non-profit organization works to protect civil liberties in the digital world, including the right to secure and transparent elections.

• Verified Voting: A non-profit working to strengthen democracy for all voters by promoting the responsible use of technology in elections

By joining or supporting these organizations, you can help ensure that the US voting system is secure, transparent, and trustworthy, and that the results of elections accurately reflect the will of the people.