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Once again, Ross Lincoln's acerbic wit helps to clear up our muddied political waters, this time surrounding Eightmaps' disclosure of donors to the "Yes on 8" campaign. The map discloses full names, job titles, and even employers, highlighting the issue of public disclosure vs. the right to privacy. Ross suggests condemning any violence against Prop 8 supporters, if it can actually be proven, suggests the Prop 8 supporters stop lying about these supposed threats, accept the incredible irony, and that Eightmap's creator identify themselves or at the very least make themselves available for anonymous interviews with the press. Ross also shows off his impressive footnoting skills, but that is another matter entirely.
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