Letters to the Editor
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Another vote against Anonymity
I agree that allowing "Anonymous" postings will invite more abuse or paranoid ramblings. Count me as a vote in favor of eliminating the "anonymous" option.
If you don't believe in something (say, medical marijuana) enough to stand up for it, then you're just mouthing empty platitudes. It doesn't speak highly of your courage or your belief in something (say, medical marijuana) that you won't take the slight risk of exposing your support.
Complaining that someday someone might knock on your door and cart you away for something you post on Salon.com is ridiculous. After all, you can use a faux internet moniker, sign up for free email somewhere, and enjoy as much anonymity as you prefer.
And if you're afraid of an employer finding out you're in favor of something (say, medical marijuana) and punishing you, then I suggest following the above advice or finding a new employer. Or even better: waiting for said employer to discover you and fire you, then hiring a good lawyer and spending the rest of your life living off said employer's settlement of such a blatant violation of your rights.
(FTR: I am pro medical marijuana, and not afraid to let anyone and everyone know it.)