Tips for Verifying Recall Petition Signatures

In over 40 years teaching credit union audit committees how to discourage or detect forged and altered signatures, few auditors ever implemented my recommendations only to protect the credit union's money. They all, however, implemented just about everything I recommended once they were convinced what I suggested would protect their most valued reputation. No matter how you slice it, screw up your reputation and you can kiss the trust of others good bye let alone a chance for your  next promotion or loan from your credit union.  

Most parents preach the importance of having pride in your surname. Mom's caution, "You're going to be judged by the company you keep." Dad's harp on building good "character." And, credit union's preach the importance of following the three "Cs" of sound lending. First consider the loan applicants Character, than their Capacity to repay and finally the need fro adequate Collateral to secure the loan.

So how does this apply to signing a recall petition? Many have died fighting to preserve our right to hold free and honest elections, So, anytime you sign a petition to void someone's vote, you're putting your family surname, trust in your good character, and reputation on the line. Too often petitions are signed without thinking. Too often they're signed without consequences. So what's the answer? 

Everyone should be involved in vetting the recall petition signatures. Republicans to weed out forgeries and fraud. Democrats and Independents to repair the damage this union driven recall has done to good name of the Democratic Party. I encourage everyone to Click here and get involved in the verification process. Once the data has been entered you'll be able to search to see if your name's been used, how many times, and by whom. Most important, you'll be able to testify whether or not the signature used is yours.

I suggest the following when verifying petition signatures:  

• Always write your signature as complete and clearly as possible. It's harder for the forger to duplicate or alter a full and legible signature.

• Compare your signature to other signatures and writing on the document you signed. For example, when reviewing entries on recall petitions, compare signatures to the signature and handwriting of the person collecting signature.

• Study the beginning, ending, and connecting strokes in each signature as well as the height, slant, and size of letters and numbers. For example, forgers usually start, connect, and end forged signatures similar to their own. Beaware when all zip code numbers look alike. It indicates the forger filled in the zip code while maybe not illegal it voids its forensic value. 

• Hold the signature at a distance and upside down. That'll make common strokes and signatures standout.

• The fundamental question you need to ask is, could that signature stand alone as the person who signed the document. That is, "seeing no other example of that persons hand writing, would you lend them your money. While an "X" or a scribble might be acceptable on a get-well card, when voiding another persons vote, you'd better make sure the signature calling for the recall of a duly elected official is spot-on, complete, clear, and legible.

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Opinion #1: Each day should start and end with a prayer and reflection on a biblical verse! My favorite verse is Ecclesiastes 10:2 "The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."

Opinion #2: Those who support the Scott Walker recall need to Click here and consider the taxpayer benefits seen throughout Wisconsin thanks to his time in office, and here to understand how he got our economy heading in the right direction.  

Opinion #3: No matter what your political affiliation or ideology, always fight to protect the right of your opposition to vote their conscience. I'm fundamentally against all recalls no matter which party is involved.

Opinion #4: Knowing your good reputation is your most valuable asset and knowing you're going to be judge by the company you keep; if you've signed a recall petition or if you're a Christian now faced with Obama's attack on our religious freedoms, I suggest you distance yourself as far as possible from the Democrat Party. Click here to help identify fraudulent signatures on recall petitions. Petition signatures will be part of a searchable data base so you'll be able to check to see who were entangled in what even the liberal press has dubbed "One of the most questionable recall efforts in Wisconsin's history. Click here if you've already registered and have a login password,

You need only visit www.reform.wi.gov or www.itsworkingwisconsin.com to appreciate the benefits taxpayers have already experienced having Scott Walker in office. As a growing number of my Democrat friends are saying, "Recalling Scott Walker is like shooting ourselves in the foot.” 

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