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     The advance in telecommunications will not cause people to be dependent on their
computers and alone in a world of billions.  Rather, it will open up new avenues in
democracy and will help people involve themselves more in the democratic process.
Computers can simplify voting, create less biased views of world events, and encourage
more political awareness.
     Going to the polls could be a thing of the past.  A click of the mouse could
instantly register your vote.  Furthermore, nationwide results could be instantly tabulated,
to increase voter participation and decrease costs.  The main argument against on-line
voting is security.  The national computer system could be hacked into, but  this problem
could be rectified with a secure computer system like that used by the Department of
Defense.  Another potential problem is multiple votes.  A simple solution is to use
personal identification numbers, such as social security numbers.  While these arguments
are valid, they can be easily solved  in order to maximize the benefits of an on-line voting
system.
     It is often predicted that by the year 2000, 5-10 corporations will control most of
the worlds important media.  This concentration of ownership raises concerns that the
information citizens receive from the media may be censored or biased in favor of the
owner corporation.  With the Internet, you can receive news almost instantaneously from
eyewitnesses.  You eliminate the middle man who can censor the news and color the truth.
A problem with news on the Internet is credibility, which is a problem in all media.
Whether in a newspaper or magazine, on television or the Internet, information should
always be verified by other sources.  Despite this, the timeliness and breadth of Internet
news can lead us to being more open and informed voters.
     Computers also aid democracy by providing a unique venue for increased political
awareness.  Many politicians and political interest groups have websites that provide a
wealth of information.  With Internet “chats”, you can get to know your local government
officials and air any subjects that concern you.  Also, anybody can now e-mail the
President and other high ranking officials.  All this makes the bureaucratic process less
impersonal and gives us a convenient and better way to know the people and issues in our
political life.
     These advantages in telecommunications have created the possibility of a more
direct form of democracy, or "electronic city-st...

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