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	Greens and Libertarians File for Ohio Recount an article by Robin As rumors swirl on the Internet about voting irregularities (see, for example, the free press), and debate continues on whether this year's election was fair (see CPNN report), the Green and Libertarian parties are doing something about it. Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb and Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik announced on November 11 that they are raising the $113,000 necessary to file for a recount of the vote in Ohio. In a joint statement, they say that "Due to widespread reports of irregularities in the Ohio voting process, we are compelled to demand a recount of the Ohio presidential vote. Voting is the heart of the democrtic process in which we as a nation put our faith. When people stand in line for hours to exercise their right to vote, they need to know that all of the votes will be counted fairly and accurately. We must protect the rights of the people of Ohio, as well as all Americans, and stand up for the right to vote and right for people's votes to be counted. The integrity of the democratic process is at stake." As CPNN has reported, large numbers of activists, who viewed the election as a referendum on peace, have been involved in voter registration and voter turnout. The Green/Libertarian recount effort may be seen as a continuation of the struggle for democratic participation which is essential to a culture of peace.		DISCUSSION Question(s) related to this article: What would it take for the U.S. presidential election to be fair?, * * * * * Latest reader comment: Our local paper, the Anniston Star, has carried no articles recently about the debate over challenging the electoral vote being led by John Conyers.  This is discouraging, since it is a liberal publication which has been a moderate voice throughout the election.   I have written several letters to the editor with no response.  I will be wearing my Vote 2004 button tomorrow (January 6) to remind myself and others that the election is not over yet.  I hope that this election will spur the necessary changes in our election system to assure that every one votes and every vote is counted (correctly).
This report was posted on November 17, 2004.