Ohio's voting machine systems have been found to be vulnerable to manipulation, as revealed in an 86-page report by Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. The study indicates that these systems do not meet industry security standards and are at risk of breaches that could compromise the integrity of elections. The discussion raises concerns about the implications of such vulnerabilities, suggesting that the ability to manipulate votes could be viewed as a new form of enfranchisement. It contrasts historical methods of gaining power, such as through force or financial influence, with modern hacking capabilities. The conversation also touches on public disenfranchisement and suggests that electronic voting could potentially increase voter turnout, although it questions whether this would lead to genuine progress in the electoral process.
