Utopia Talk / Politics / Repubs commit terrorist attack on ballot

Jesse Malcolm Barack Member	Mon Oct 28 20:37:19 http://abc...ires-set-ballot-drop-115226154 Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon Incendiary devices have been set off at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland, Oregon, and another in nearby Vancouver, Washington — in what one official called a “direct a PORTLAND, Ore. -- Incendiary devices were set off Monday at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland and another in nearby Vancouver, Washington — destroying hundreds of ballots in what one official called a “direct attack on democracy” about a week before a heated Election Day. The early morning fire at the drop box in Portland was extinguished quickly thanks to a suppression system inside the box as well as a nearby security guard, police said, and just three ballots were damaged there. John Burnside, 68, said he and his wife dropped off their ballots at the Vancouver box Sunday afternoon and learned about the fire the next morning on the news. He checked the status of their ballots, did not see that they had been received by elections officials, and requested new ones. They now plan to either mail their ballots or deliver them in person, he said. “I’m certainly in favor of in-person voting simply because you know your ballot goes through right then,” he said. “It may be extra work but it does add a level of security.” Officials in Portland were able to identify the three voters whose ballots were damaged and planned to contact them and provide replacement ballots. The Multnomah County sheriff's office said it would be increasing uniformed and plainclothes patrols around the drop boxes. Monday afternoon, voters dropped off their ballots at the new drop box that replaced the one that had been set on fire in Portland. Pam Parnell said the incident shocked her. “It just seems so wrong,” said Parnell, who was dropping off her ballot. “We’ve worked for over 200 years to have a country and have voting.” Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement: “Voter intimidation or any criminal act to undermine the upcoming election is un-American and will not be tolerated." Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said the state would not tolerate threats or acts of violence meant to derail voting. “I strongly denounce any acts of terror that aim to disrupt lawful and fair elections in Washington state,” he said. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said state and local elections officials were fully dedicated to ensuring every vote is counted accurately. “This was a violent attack on democracy, and we will do everything to keep our election system strong and secure in Washington,” Inslee said in a statement. “There will be 24-hour enhanced security around ballot drop-off locations.” In Phoenix last week, officials said roughly five ballots were destroyed and others damaged when a fire was set in a drop box at a U.S. Postal Service station there.
murder Member	Tue Oct 29 06:54:33 There's no way to know where the idiots land on the political spectrum until they are identified.
obaminated Member	Tue Oct 29 20:23:24 Free gaza Hahahahahahhahahhhahahaha
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