The founder of Napster and former president of Facebook has contributed more than $3.7 million in support of legalizing pot for recreational use and $400,000 in support of restrictions for buying ammunition
Los Angeles Times | August 11, 2016
No single individual seems to stand out more in the ballot measure money race than Sean Parker, the founder of Napster and former president of Facebook.
Parker’s primary focus has been Proposition 64, the high-profile measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana by California adults. Since June, he has contributed $2.25 million to the campaign in support of the measure. His total support for 2016 is more than $3.7 million.
There also seems to be some political synergy between Parker and the most prominent politician backing Proposition 64, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom is the proponent of an initiative designed to combat gun violence through new registration rules when buying ammunition, Proposition 63. In July, Parker donated $400,000 to Newsom’s effort on that issue.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Parker now moves to the head of my shit list!
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