Op-Ed: When “Random” Sampling Skips the Crime Scene
By Patrice Johnson, Chairperson of the Michigan Fair Elections Institute
Imagine a health inspector conducting a “random” restaurant safety audit that somehow manages to skip McDonald’s and Burger King – the two busiest establishments in town. Now, imagine that these two restaurants also have the longest history of violations. It would be a clear case of negligence and incompetence on the part of the inspector, and the public would demand answers.
But what if I told you that a similar scenario is playing out in the state of Michigan right now, with much higher stakes? The 2024 election audit, ordered by Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, has conveniently excluded the city of Detroit – the state’s most crooked city with a long history of election irregularities. And the reason for this exclusion? A “random” sampling method.
Let’s be clear – the exclusion of Detroit from the audit is not a coincidence or a mere oversight. It is a deliberate attempt to hide potential election fraud and protect the Democratic stronghold in the state. And the fact that this decision was made by the Secretary of State, who is supposed to ensure fair and transparent elections, is deeply concerning.
This “random” sampling method, touted by Benson as a way to save time and resources, is nothing but a smokescreen to cover up the truth. It is a blatant disregard for the voices of the people who have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the 2020 election in Michigan. It is a slap in the face to the thousands of citizens who have signed affidavits and testified under oath about witnessing election fraud in Detroit.
The people of Michigan deserve answers. They deserve to know that their votes are being counted accurately and their voices are being heard. But instead, they are being dismissed and ignored by their own government.
Benson’s decision to exclude Detroit from the audit is not only a disservice to the citizens of Michigan, but it also undermines the credibility of the entire audit process. How can we trust the results of an audit that deliberately skips the most crucial and problematic area? It is like conducting a crime investigation and ignoring the main suspect.
Furthermore, this exclusion sets a dangerous precedent for future elections. If the state’s most populous and notorious city can be conveniently excluded from an audit, what is stopping other cities or states from doing the same? It opens the door for more election fraud and undermines the very foundation of our democracy.
It is time for Secretary Benson to put aside her political biases and do what is right for the people of Michigan. The integrity of our elections should not be a partisan issue. It is a fundamental right of every citizen to have their vote counted and their voice heard. And it is the responsibility of our elected officials to ensure that this right is protected.
We urge Secretary Benson to reconsider her decision and include Detroit in the 2024 election audit. The people of Michigan deserve a fair and transparent process, and it is the duty of our government to provide it. We cannot let political agendas and personal interests overshadow the will of the people.
In conclusion, the exclusion of Detroit from the 2024 election audit is a grave injustice to the people of Michigan. It is a deliberate attempt to hide potential election fraud and protect the Democratic stronghold in the state. We demand that Secretary Benson rectify this mistake and conduct a comprehensive audit that includes all areas, especially the city of Detroit. The future of our democracy depends on it.
