[Sigia-l] ballot usability redux

[Gene Smith]

I remember reading somewhere that Joe Kennedy helped his son John F. win 
his first election by paying people with names similar to his opponents 
to register as candidates.  The names were listed alphabetically on the 
ballot, sort of like this:

* Jones, Peter
* Jones, Peter R.
* Kennedy, John F.
* Left, Stan
* Left, Stanley

If nothing else, this is an effective way to confuse voters (and proof 
that alphabetical listings can be easily  gamed, too).  Cheers,

Gene