Dashiell Bennett's story about the lawmaker who pressed the wrong button to legalize fracking in North Carolina does suggest a simple fix needed in the voting system. As commenter BBadger pointed out:
So let me get this straight, the voting button does not confirm your answer?
Yeah, really. Who knew voting machines were less forgiving than ATMs?
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