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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Didn't read the whole thread.  However, the premise of the threat title is wrong - [quote]what business is it of anyone where Stephen Austin works?[/quote] (yes, I know people have indicated where he does work, but I'm not going to repost that info).  If Mr. Austin has complied with the requisite election and ethics disclosures, he has no obligation to disclose more.  In this case, his non-disclosure is apparently warranted because some folks would like to misuse that information to get him fired.

If you're demanding to know where Mr. Austin works, and think he's being dishonest by not disclosing that information, then don't vote for him.  Would knowing where Mr. Austin works really change your mind about him?  Somehow I doubt it.

This goes for any politician.  If you want information about a candidate that s/he isn't legally obligated to disclose, then you have two options: (i) advocate for a change in the disclosure requirements, or (ii) don't vote for that candidate.

Just because someone runs for public office doesn't mean every aspect of their life becomes an open book.  Everyone has a right to privacy, except apparently where someone may want that information in order to ruin someone's life.  Being a "public figure" doesn't entitle you to know their personal business.[/quote]

You don't think it's reasonable for the voting public to want to know where a candidate works for pay?

I hope you're not one of the people hollering for greater "transparency" on the BoE and in MCPS.[/quote]

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