Did you volunteer to work in New York City for the Republican National Convention? If you did, you probably received an email cotaining the name, Social Security number, race and other personal information belonging to hundreds of other volunteers. Oops! So much for security.
You know, I think the Republicans are loving the fact they’re having their convention in one of the most liberal cities in the country. It’s about incitement. When there are anti-Bush rallies—riots, even—they can easily make the Democrats look like a bunch of crazies. And if you’re one for believing conspiracy theories, which I am to an extent, don’t be surprised if the craziest activits are actually working for the Bush side, trying to make the Democrats look bad. I wouldn’t put that type of underhanded scheme past anyone involved in politics (Democrat or Republican or Whatever).
Interesting how the volunteer form for the RNC doesn’t have ‘race’ listed as one of the data points a volunteer must provide. A social security number and dob is required “for the purpose of security clearance.” Yeah, the background check would turn up the race of the volunteer. But no worries, “it will not be used to discriminate against any applicant in violation of applicable anti-discrimination laws.” Riiiiiiiight.
Hmm. DOB, SSN, race, home address, and phone number. I wonder how many cases of identity theft are in the works right this very second.