Don't let democracy get hacked

Dear editor, There is still time to prevent another election from being stolen. Join the Unitarian Universalists’ Social Justice Committee in a conversation about simple actions that can be done to reach the goal of votes being accurately counted. We invite Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, Napa, American Canyon and Vallejo citizens to participate in this crucial issue.

HBO’s documentary, “Hacking Democracy,” uncovers intentional voter fraud, voting machine tampering and secrecy with the current election process. The filmmakers follow a Seattle grandmother as she investigates allegations and incriminating evidence of misconduct in counties of California, Florida, Ohio and Washington state. If you did not see this shocking film last month, you can view it online at www.moviesonline.com/hacking-democracy.php.

Our guest speaker is Joanne Gifford, a longtime educator, organizer, activist and computer geek. She believes that citizens of every political stripe generally hold in common the view that if we are to remain a vibrant democracy we must facilitate the highest level of voter participation possible. “Because my grandmother was a suffragette, I feel compelled to help organize ethical voting principles to ensure that every vote is fairly counted.”

It has been said that the only way evil can prevail is for good people to do nothing.

Please join us Sunday, Aug. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 1515 Pueblo Ave., Napa. For further information, please call 226-3975.

Susan Levine, Social Justice Committee

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay

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