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angry_octetyesterday at 9:49 PM1 replyview on HN

Unless you're in the nebulous situation of being Hispanic in the US, in which case you might get profiled. Or you might have family with jobs that are subject to pressure -- and right now, that seems like most jobs, because calling employers spineless is an insult to worms. Or if you'd like to travel by air, because watchlists are back, and carriers may just refuse service.


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iamnothereyesterday at 11:03 PM

Fair enough. I am in a category that’s typically lower risk (though not zero) for profiling, so sometimes I forget that. Still, the potential risk isn’t a good reason to silence your voice if there are issues that you find important. The best defense is to avoid giving out personal details and avoid discussion on non-pseudonymous social sites.