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Residents in Sooke are concerned about the imminent tax hikes to pay for the new sewer system. |
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There are simpler ways to gauge public opinion by Gary Nicholls to the Sooke News Mirror April 4, 2001 The results of a Canadian poll show that up to 84 per cent of the public do not trust politicians, institutions or corporations. Any wonder? Youth in particular have lost faith in the current democratic process, which they feel does not represent the wishes of the people. Although Internet voting may well have security problems, a simpler alternative exists. The touch-tone phone. A $1,000 computer, $2,000 software package, and a 50 cent plastic card mailed to everyone on the Sooke area voters list could provide the same level of security as your bank’s debit card, which most people are quite happy to trust. Enter your PIN number, listen to the question, punch in your vote. Surely such an investment for Sooke would be money well spent, as it would allow for quick and efficient assesment of the public’s desires, e.g. Sewage. Of course, that may also be the reason why not many of these systems are in use. |
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