I had an exchange of messages with a TS member. This shows how a member is
thinking.

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Member:

Do the other sections around the world intercept the international ballots
in the way that Wheaton does? Just curious if the election are handled the
same around the world

MKR:

I think each section handles its own ballots and the results are sent to
Adyar.

Member:

So there is a filtration process

MKR:

I think it is a matter of practical logistics. If all the votes were to be
sent to Adyar, in the old days, it would have been impractical. I do not
have any question about the integrity of the process. It is simply a
question of transparency of the process and immediate announcement of the
voting results at the National level as soon as the votes are counted.

Member:

I've always thought that the process was suspect. The names of every
"secret" ballot is plainly listed on the outside of the enclosed ballot, so
that when ballots arrive at the collection site they can be immediately
identified. The current office holders at national HQ collect and secure the
ballots until counted, even when these office holders are running for an
office or have nominated one or more of the candidates.

MKR:

I agree. I think it would be a good idea to have a third party such as a
national accounting firm to handle the ballots, like what they do with Oscar
nominations. That way, a disinterested third party is responsible and we all
can have confidence in the process.


Any comments from members here are welcome. Let us make the process clean
and smooth.

M K Ramadoss

THERE IS NO RELIGION HIGHER THAN TRUTH

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