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May I remove that sticker?

By
Gina Faro
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 — Issue 573

BRATTLEBORO — My ballot is filled out, and though in some regards I don't care who sees who I voted for, but given the current state of surveillance and near-state of autocracy, I noticed the sticker on the “voted ballot envelope” has my name and address on it, and find that very disconcerting. I pretty much trust no one.

Please advise. May I remove that sticker? Is the sticker there only because it was mailed to me - and then, should not people be told they could remove the sticker for privacy?

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The power of protest

By
Mary McCallum

Mary McCallum used to contribute regularly to the commentary series that used to air on...

We have a well-founded fear based on firsthand experience

By
Timothy Belknap

Timothy Belknap describes himself as a "downtown resident and Brattleboro lover." BRATTLEBORO-The yes vote to...

‘Tropes and lies’

By
Eileen Hayes Arama

WEST TOWNSHEND-When I learned, as a girl, about the lead-up to Kristallnacht, I had thought...

Victimizing a merchant over poorly chosen words

By
Phillip Macracken

BRATTLEBORO-The headline made me curious enough to read this one person's opinion of a local...

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