Robo-calls and elections
Now that the election in the United States has run its course, I can take a moment to comment on one of the more unpleasant tactics used by both the Republicans and the Democrats - robo-calls. These "virtual" telephone calls were meant, I'm sure, to encourage voters to vote (and think) a certain way by having a well known, hopefully respected, Governor, Senator or House member, "call" the voter.