The necessity of fraud in elections: why fraud cannot be erased? [Articol]

Abstract

In many countries we are watching some electoral practices that modify the free wish of people to vote. No matter how democratic is a political regime, some practice seems to be universal and their role is always the same: to change the voter's wish to a specific political party or leader. It becomes necessary to understand why such behaviours exist and where are finding their sources of inspiration. The very fact that we will not find perfection in the electoral process in any country compels us to understand the causes of this negative phenomenon (election fraud), because today it is easier to access many data that reveal the extent of the irregularities. In the same time, it is necessary to know how we can assure a free will for citizens, preventing and diminishing the political fraud. Again, this is necessary in light of the high demands that citizens have today, as well as the consequences that such deception has on their relationship with the state.