Letter to the editor: Don't worry, mail-in voting secure

The writer of the letter “Who’s cross-checking the mail-in ballots?” (Sept. 4, TribLive) suggests there is something nefarious going on with Westmoreland County’s mail-in ballot system. I suggest he educate himself to the truth and to the process.

For example, 50 ballot requests will still only result in the receipt of one recognized legitimate mail-in or absentee ballot. One form of identification equals one assigned bar code equals one ballot.

The writer doesn’t need to believe me; he can simply visit: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/MailInBallotApplication and read for himself about the process.

There is far too much misinformation spread by people who claim to have the facts when all they really have is an opinion. And there’s enough mistrust in this county without fueling the flames further.

And remember, you can always go to the polls and vote in person!

Joann Seabol

Greensburg