To set the record straight, this weekend's episode of This American Life will present how they were mislead into airing a flawed story
It really is nice to see that someone has journalistic integrity in this day and age. Rather than ignoring their mistake or trying to hush it up, they're saying they messed up, this is what they did wrong, and this is how it happened.
The concept of hate crimes is that the offense is greater than an attack on an individual--that the act was intended to be a threat against an entire class of people. For example, lynchings during the Civil Rights Movement were committed to terrorize people who spoke out (or were considering speaking out) against the status quo. Similarly, vandalism of churches/temples are messages to all the followers of a faith.
The laws aren't designed to be harsher because the poor minority members have already suffered so much and need to be compensated. The laws are harsh because in addition to the actual assault, the offender is attempting to terrorize a large number of people, resulting in additional penalties.
Obviously, every offense against members of groups who are often targeted isn't done for such reasons, and it's the job of the legal system to determine when bias charges should be applied, but some acts really are greater offenses than violence against the direct victim.
Is this for white collar criminals too? Oh wait, the rich don't go to jail, they just make settlements.
Actually the rich will be subject to DNA collection; however, the procedure will be slightly different.
The government will send over a special 'collection agent' who is trained to collect the subject's DNA in a manner that is both pleasant and non-intrusive (unless the subject is into that). To further ensure that the subject is not overly stressed, the collection process will take place at either their home or an expensive hotel. Finally, to show all the people whining about special privileges for the wealthy that rich people aren't above the law, everyone with sufficient wealth will be subject to frequent and vigorous retesting.
I would rather burn it down than put some fucking "club rat" or "thug" where a customer can ever see them. It just is not worth the risk to me.
If you can't tell a person's a "club rat" or "thug" without searching their Facebook pages, then what difference does it make if they are? Your concern should be their performance and comportment on the job. If those are good enough that you aren't thinking "thug", then whatever they may do on their free time shouldn't matter.
Oh, Microsoft understands it, but our convenience isn't their primary concern here. What they want is to get everyone who uses Windows to get used to a particular interface that can be directly transferred to portable devices. Once that happens, which devices do you think people will buy--the ones with unfamiliar interfaces that people will be awkward and uncomfortable with or the ones that work exactly like the computers they use at home and work?
You know, while the all-wheel electric drive may do nice things for the handling, I really have trouble imagining a car that can easily seat 7 having better maneuverability than a Mini Cooper (and only the less sporty versions, at that). I won't say it's impossible, but I'd definitely need to see some numbers before giving this claim any credence.
If I have a HD that has failed I pull the disks out and use them for Christmas ornaments. I don't trust sending them back. The rare earth magnets are useful too.
Even if it was still under warranty? For a decent-sized drive, that's giving up over a hundred dollars that the manufacturer rightfully owes you for selling a defective product.
I know! That's why I don't bother to lock my doors--it won't stop a burglar with a chainsaw, crowbar, or lock pick, so I may as well not waste the time and effort. Same with my computer network--why bother enabling any security when someone who's really determined and capable will get in anyway?
Well, realistically, that's probably what most people will do--drool over the shiny new system, loudly proclaim they're not going to buy it if it won't play used games, turn their back for a while before drooling over it again a couple of times, and then go ahead and buy it.
Doctors and patients abuse painkillers, so we restrict access to them and control their use closely so as to prevent the patients from hurting themselves. Doctors and patients abuse antibiotics, so why don't we restrict access to them and control their use closely so as to prevent patients from hurting all of humanity?
Because threatening humanity by misuse of antibiotics doesn't get anyone high.
My eyesight has been dwindling over the past 3 or 4 years since I got my 1st Tablet. Now I have to wear reading glasses on a string around my neck everywhere I go! I'm thinking a class action is in order. How many more vibrant, enthusiastic 42yo's must go blind before this atrocity is righted????
Absolutely! And we should get the crack legal team that took down the jerks responsible for the Opti-Grab!
No it has not. You have all the power. If you don't like copyright (or DRM), then don't support those artists (or SW developers) that use it. Support the artists whose terms you like. No artist is forced to copyright their work.
And part of that power is advocating a change in copyright laws.
I don't know... it seems like a good strategy for a business would be "Don't pick fights." Period. Yeah, there are issues worth taking a stand on, but there's nothing more than personal satisfaction to be gained from picking a fight and an unknowable amount of business that could be lost.
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In this country, we have always factored motive into punishment for crimes.
It really is nice to see that someone has journalistic integrity in this day and age. Rather than ignoring their mistake or trying to hush it up, they're saying they messed up, this is what they did wrong, and this is how it happened.
The concept of hate crimes is that the offense is greater than an attack on an individual--that the act was intended to be a threat against an entire class of people. For example, lynchings during the Civil Rights Movement were committed to terrorize people who spoke out (or were considering speaking out) against the status quo. Similarly, vandalism of churches/temples are messages to all the followers of a faith.
The laws aren't designed to be harsher because the poor minority members have already suffered so much and need to be compensated. The laws are harsh because in addition to the actual assault, the offender is attempting to terrorize a large number of people, resulting in additional penalties.
Obviously, every offense against members of groups who are often targeted isn't done for such reasons, and it's the job of the legal system to determine when bias charges should be applied, but some acts really are greater offenses than violence against the direct victim.
Actually the rich will be subject to DNA collection; however, the procedure will be slightly different.
The government will send over a special 'collection agent' who is trained to collect the subject's DNA in a manner that is both pleasant and non-intrusive (unless the subject is into that). To further ensure that the subject is not overly stressed, the collection process will take place at either their home or an expensive hotel. Finally, to show all the people whining about special privileges for the wealthy that rich people aren't above the law, everyone with sufficient wealth will be subject to frequent and vigorous retesting.
Are you kidding? You have the one birthday nerd friends should be able to remember!
If you can't tell a person's a "club rat" or "thug" without searching their Facebook pages, then what difference does it make if they are? Your concern should be their performance and comportment on the job. If those are good enough that you aren't thinking "thug", then whatever they may do on their free time shouldn't matter.
Oh, Microsoft understands it, but our convenience isn't their primary concern here. What they want is to get everyone who uses Windows to get used to a particular interface that can be directly transferred to portable devices. Once that happens, which devices do you think people will buy--the ones with unfamiliar interfaces that people will be awkward and uncomfortable with or the ones that work exactly like the computers they use at home and work?
They're doing it wrong.
But this invention can be used for good! Just imagine the benefits of having one on hand at political debates and the Academy Awards!
You know, while the all-wheel electric drive may do nice things for the handling, I really have trouble imagining a car that can easily seat 7 having better maneuverability than a Mini Cooper (and only the less sporty versions, at that). I won't say it's impossible, but I'd definitely need to see some numbers before giving this claim any credence.
I flat-out refuuuuse to encourage this asinine trend.
Even if it was still under warranty? For a decent-sized drive, that's giving up over a hundred dollars that the manufacturer rightfully owes you for selling a defective product.
I know! That's why I don't bother to lock my doors--it won't stop a burglar with a chainsaw, crowbar, or lock pick, so I may as well not waste the time and effort. Same with my computer network--why bother enabling any security when someone who's really determined and capable will get in anyway?
Yeah, they're dying to get them.
Er, great. Isn't it pretty much a given that every subsequent Super Bowl will win that title?
I think the only appropriate response would be to drop a FAKE bomb on them.
Well, realistically, that's probably what most people will do--drool over the shiny new system, loudly proclaim they're not going to buy it if it won't play used games, turn their back for a while before drooling over it again a couple of times, and then go ahead and buy it.
Or, in other words, Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
I don't know... I kind of get the feeling that when discussing politicians, this adage should be reversed.
Now we can finally see what the weather's like by looking at a window!
Really, of all the applications they could have chosen for the main picture, they pick a weather forecast?
Yeah... that does sound like something to keep an eye on...
Because threatening humanity by misuse of antibiotics doesn't get anyone high.
Absolutely! And we should get the crack legal team that took down the jerks responsible for the Opti-Grab!
And part of that power is advocating a change in copyright laws.
I don't know... it seems like a good strategy for a business would be "Don't pick fights." Period. Yeah, there are issues worth taking a stand on, but there's nothing more than personal satisfaction to be gained from picking a fight and an unknowable amount of business that could be lost.