Election talk in the news is something you see occasionally, but "voting machines" don't really click, right?
But recently, I learned about the big voting machine maker "Dominion Voting" being sold, and I got curious, so I'm sharing.
What is Dominion Voting?
First, Dominion Voting is a company that makes machines used for vote counting in American elections. "Voting machines" might sound complicated, but basically they're machines that count election votes.
This company was also used in the 2020 presidential election, so some people might remember it being a hot topic.
Why was it sold? And who bought it?
So, according to the news, Dominion Voting was sold to a company run by a former Republican (GOP) election official.
That's a somewhat concerning point, right? The Republican Party is one of America's political forces and is very sensitive about election methods and results...
"Wait, is it okay for a voting machine company to go to someone with strong political connections?" I thought, and I don't think I was alone.
What's the background and impact of the sale?
According to the news article, this sale seems to be a move to review Dominion Voting's management policy and expand markets. But there are definitely cautious voices about involvement from someone with strong political colors.
The fairness and safety of voting machines connect to trust in politics, so "who's operating them" is a pretty important point.
Why did this catch my attention?
Honestly, elections and voting systems felt like distant topics, but realizing that the voting mechanism itself exists within the "power struggle" of politics gave me chills.
Following the news, I felt that not just politics but also tech industry movements are intertwined.
Summary
- Dominion Voting is a major American voting machine maker
- Recently sold to a company led by a former Republican election official
- Involvement of someone with strong political connections is getting some attention
- It's about voting machine fairness and credibility, so worth watching
Voting machines are surprisingly at the intersection of politics and technology, I realized.
Though I realized it late, knowing this behind-the-scenes stuff might make elections feel a bit more relatable?
Hatena
Comments
グレース
ドミニオンは大手選挙機器会社で、2024年の選挙で27州が使ってたんだって。
ハンナ
そうやって1.6億ドルの訴訟はあっさり消えたよ。
ノーラン
次はもう選挙詐欺をやるステップだね。
サム
もう公平な選挙なんて未来永劫無理だよ。
クリス
ドミニオンの機械はカリフォルニアの40郡で使われてて、投票用紙は「賛成」「反対」に分けて手作業で数えた後、機械で検算するはず。 手計算と機械の数字が合わなきゃ機械の信用はゼロだよ。
ベン
ニューヨークのロックランド郡でハリスがゼロ票ってどういうこと？ 手作業で数え始めたの？ それとも用紙をシュレッダーにかけた？ トランプが奪ったとか？
ノーラン
計画は選挙も国民も体も死体さえも完全支配ってことだ。
ロバート
こんなことがあるから投票機なんて使うべきじゃないんだよ。 機械の中身なんて誰にも分からないし、紙の票だけが唯一の安全な投票方法だよ。
サラ
正直、これまでの中でも最悪のニュースばかりだよね。
ノーラン
共和党は絶対に選挙を不正にしようと全力を尽くすよ、間違いない。
レオ
はい、これで勝負あったね！
ハンナ
この不正だらけの国、本当に最悪だわ。
サム
もう終わりだよ、完全に詰んだ。
ジョージ
この状況、マジでバカすぎる。 利益相反って言葉はまさにこういう時のためにあるのに、常識もモラルも完全に吹っ飛んでる。
