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1. Name: Paul Boutin  
2. Title: Former Senior Editor, Wired magazine

3. Voting Machines
Position:		 Con to the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?"
4. Reasoning:

"Many voters are wondering if they should be worried about the [electronic voting machines]. Unfortunately, the answer is yes...The electronic nature of the new voting machines, combined with their lack of physical audit trail for each vote, leaves a hole that crooks with inside access could exploit." ("Is E-Voting Safe?," PC World, June, 2004)

5. Credibility
Ranking:		  VIP/Organization/Other
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6. Involvement:
  • Freelance technology writer who has written articles for Wired, New York Times, PC World, The New Republic, and others.
  • 2000-2001 - Senior Editor, Wired magazine
  • 1991-1996 - Software Engineer, Computing Devices, Inc.
7. Education:
  • B.S., Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1985
8. Relevant Affiliations/Honors:
  • 2005 - Silver Medal, ASBPE Awards for Excellence, 2005 West for article "Is E-Voting Safe?" PC World, June, 2004
9. Contact Info:
Phone: Not listed Fax: Not listed
E-Mail: paul@paulboutin.com
Web Site: http://www.paulboutin.com
10. Other: Select publications include:
  • "The Revolution Will Not Be Computerized," The New Republic, February 23, 2005
  • "Is E-Voting Safe?" PC World, June, 2004
  • "Blue Screen of Death," Slate, September 30, 2004
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