Sunshine Laws

What they call these days, transparent government, is a good thing, however, one the hazards of the information age is when you send that check in to your favorite political candidate, it becomes a public record and anyone can find out what your politics are.

Atrios posts a vaguely frightening link to the practical application of this knowledge. The listings in my zip code were fascinating though it did make me feel a little like a voyeur to read them. I knew most of the names on the list and already knew their politics of course, but I could think of many other search parameters that would be equally interesting. The site points out you can also check your favorite celebrity by name.

Potentially hours of fun here.