>There's a lot to said for allowing traceable IDed ballots - for situations just such as the Florida mess - or anytime there are serious irregularities or criminal allegations. Of course, how anyone votes should certainly be kept very discreet by election officials.

I would have a real problem voting in a traceable way. While the law might prohibit that information from being disclosed and used, we know that in reality there are people who cheat. I'm entitled to be the only one who knows who I voted for.

Tamar