[U: Graphics; Further Musings, At Bottom.] This Profoundly Saddens Me -- And Raises Very Important Privacy And Civil Liberties Questions... [Spoiler Alert.]

As many will recall, we have thrilled to Banksy's many artistic and social commentary endeavors -- on a global basis.

For now, I won't even reveal the name of the news organization that has done it (let alone link it), but one of the news agencies has released the true name of Banksy. Google it at your considerable own risk -- to the mystery and wonder that has been the hallmark of his art installations, over the decades.

In many ways, this doxxing is. . . a fundamental violation of his right to put out the art he most desires: should he stencil subversive art in any non-free nation (and maybe even in several "free" ones) -- his life will be in grave danger.

So -- as an Anon., myself -- I am deeply disappointed. This would be one time (since his art killed no one) where I highly question the public's "right to know". . . his name and movements.

In the internet age -- and with Mossad, MAGA and the KGB on the rise -- this one piece of "journalism" may already force him into a self-imposed exile.

Were I Banksy, I might find a tropical island -- and retire from bricks and mortar art -- launching from inside an entirely foil-clad room, in a non-extradition country -- and digital artworks, exclusively. That is, unless he can transmit the same to willing "helpers" -- not previously associated with him, to carry on the work -- just as DaVinci kept a studio full of artisans.

Damn -- maybe we will set up. . . a volunteer sheet. Grin -- pharma lobbying updates, next.

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