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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/smurfyjenkins on 2024-08-31 17:02:30+00:00.

Original Title: Analysis of 40,000 comments made at San Francisco Planning Commission meetings shows that commenters are deeply unrepresentative of the general population: meetings are dominated by white, wealthy, old homeowners. Contrary to its intent, public consultation may enhance political inequalities.