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1. Name: Jim Hightower  
2. Title: National radio commentator and author

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

"Many of our votes this year will be cast and tallied on corporate-controlled electronic voting machines that keep no trackable record of our ballots. These computers can easily malfunction and be manipulated, meaning they can be used to cheat and steal elections." ("Gambling With Your Vote," The Hightower Lowdown, July 23, 2004)

5. Credibility
Ranking:		  VIP/Organization/Other
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6. Involvement:
  • National radio commentator and author of on political and social issues
  • 1983-1991 - Texas Agriculture Commissioner
  • Former Editor - Texas Observer
  • Former Director - Texas Consumer Association
  • Former Legislative Assistant to Senator Ralph Yarborough
7. Education:
  • B.A., University of North Texas
8. Relevant Affiliations/Honors:
  • Alternative Press Award
  • Independent Press Association Award
9. Contact Info:
Phone: (512) 477-5588 Fax: (512) 478-8536
E-Mail: Email contact form
Web Site: www.jimhightower.com
10. Other: Select publications include:
  • "Stop the Electronic Theft of Our Elections," The Hightower Lowdown, August 6, 2004
  • "Gambling With Your Vote," The Hightower Lowdown, July 23, 2004
  • Thieves in High Places: They've Stolen Our Country and It's Time to Take It Back, 2003
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