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Cartography 101
THIS is a Surveyor’s Marker:

Perhaps you’ve seen one while out hiking or camping.
THIS is a Surveyor’s Marker:

Perhaps you’ve seen one while out on a neighborhood stroll.
Weirdly, these marks are neither of the above:

Perhaps you’ve seen them in movies, video games, spy novels, in the military, or out hunting, or in rightwing journalism, if you’re into that sort of thing.

These are crosshairs. For deadly, projectile weapons.
Take some responsibility for what you put out in the world. Or at least have the courage to lie to people yourself.
Posted on January 10, 2011