Technology trap.

The article focuses on the academic analysis which shows the weak foundation of electronic voting systems in California. The analysis was made possible by the scientists of Berkeley and Davis campuses of the University of California in Berkeley. The analysis indicates that the three systems purchased by the state from Sequoia Voting Systems Inc., Hart InterCivic Inc. and Diebold Inc. failed to meet the needed security requirements for the voters. Secretary of state Debra Bowen said that the result would allow voters to use paper ballots for the February 2008 elections and promised the public to reattest the machines once they comply with the basic requirements for the voting system. Meanwhile, reactions of other public officials on the analysis result are offered.