[honeychile]

In all honesty, I was a poll worker from when I was 18 until I was "Hatched". There have always been poll watchers, poll checkers, etc - from both parties - and they're there to keep the poll workers honest. I don't see a thing wrong with it - poll workers SHOULD be honest!

We would measure (with a tape) exactly 50 feet from the actual registration table, and mark it. Anyone voting for the first time MUST bring photo id, and their voter's registration card. Those who wish to be there for poll watching or the count better have a signed document showing for whom they are doing this. (Usually it's one per person on the ballot, one per party permitted to do this)

I've cancelled out my own father's votes. If someone is on the ballot, and you write in their name, that vote is cancelled!

Oh, and I did this as a Democrat. If anyone wants to question any poll where I'm working, bring it on! We may be strict, but we're honest to a fault.