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Tool that reveals which neighbors haven't voted sparks privacy alarm
Original: What in the name of all that is good and decent is this? “Go to this site and find out which of your neighbors haven’t v
A tool that lets users look up which of their neighbors have not yet voted and pressure them to cast a ballot is drawing outrage online, with one Texas-based user calling it unbelievable and questioning its decency. The debate touches on voter turnout drives, ballot secrecy, and the ethics of using public voting records for political pressure.
Why now: Voter data tools resurface during elections, raising fresh privacy and voter-pressure concerns.
Evidence
- What in the name of all that is good and decent is this? “Go to this site and find out which of your neighbors haven’t voted and put pressure on them to go vote.” Unbelievable! # USPol # Elections # Texas # GOP · thegaffer@hobbitwhispers.social · 1
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