Most Hand Counting Objections Are Myths
The Myth: Hand Counting Faces Valid Objections
Many elected officials raise “objections” to hand counting, but these are often hand counting myths without evidence. An objection needs “grounds” — facts or research — while a myth is a false belief. In Wyoming, a clerk claimed questioning elections insulted her integrity, yet offered no evidence to counter concerns, showing how hand counting myths persist without basis. A simple question to anyone who voices an “objection,” is to ask for their sources. It’s rare to have sources or evidence to back up their claims.
Finding: Most Hand Counting Objections Are Myths, Not Grounded
Debunking Common Myths with Evidence
My experience helps debunk hand counting myths with facts:
- Myth: Costs Too Much → Finding: Saves Money.
- Myth: People Are Less Accurate → Finding: Incremental Auditing Assures Accuracy.
- Myth: Takes Too Long → Finding: Same-Day or Election-Day Results.
- Myth: Not Enough People → Finding: Plenty of People, Training is Quick.
- Myth: Only for Small Counties → Finding: Works in Any Size County.
- Myth: People Will Cheat → Finding: More Transparency & Better Security.
When officials object without grounds, citizens lose trust, as unsupported myths erode confidence in election processes. The Myth-Debunking Overview Presentation provides handouts, slides, and more to counter myths with facts. Download at ReturntoHandCounting.com/Training to prepare for informed discussions.
Action for Elected Officials
Most objections to hand counting are myths, not facts. Review my findings and support hand counting for transparent elections.
Read the full content at Finding: Real Objections Have Grounds, Most Objections are Myths
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