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The perils of making vote counting exciting
The Perils of Exciting Vote Counting
While many democratic elections involve close races with razor-thin margins, drawn-out ballot counting processes can lead to heightened anxiety and eroded public trust. Historically, such public scrutiny has caused tampering allegations and even violence. To address this, some nations have implemented early voting and mail-in ballots to reduce the burden on Election Day. However, these measures have also been met with controversy and the potential for fraud or errors remains.
It is important to strike a balance between ensuring accurate results and maintaining public confidence. Prolonged and suspenseful vote counting can create a heightened sense of uncertainty, which can undermine the legitimacy of the electoral process and sow seeds of distrust.