As opaque as the black ballot box EDITORIAL 02/25/2010

As opaque as the black ballot box EDITORIAL Click to enlarge 02/25/2010 First it was a sturdy yellow ballot box with a small glass opening that was used in past elections. Later, with the advent of automated polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) claimed that the old yellow ballot boxes will be replaced by new transparent plastic ballot boxes. The reason given then by the Comelec was that ballots being placed inside the box would be seen by all. Just the other day, the Comelec showed media a new black ballot box, saying that management had decided to make a switch at the last minute.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary20100225com1.html

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