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This should make you feel even safer about e-voting:

Members of the State Board of Elections were surprised to hear reports today that Diebold touchscreen voting machines similar to those used in Maryland were found abandoned recently on a street and in a bar in Baltimore.

Joseph Torre, voting systems and procurement director for the agency, confirmed that one machine was found, but assured board members it did not belong to Maryland.

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David Bear, a Diebold spokesman, said he was not aware that a machine had been turned in.

Asked about the possible origin of the machine, Torre said, "You can buy one on eBay."

Please tell me he's joking. If not, what prevents someone from buying a machine, setting it up in a highly partisan precint, and denying those people a right to vote?

Ebay currently seems to have none for sale. I think I'll contact Diebold tonight when I get home and see what they say.