I think it would be an interesting experiment to buy and install software in a way that doesn't trigger the EULA. Not open the shrink wrap (read the disk through the plastic?) not run the install program (make your own installer by dis-assembling theirs), and then exercise the first sale doctrine by selling it publicly.
The open source movement wants API's free of copyright, because it means we can make open source versions of closed source software and it will still work. General rule: When a lawyer says something that is clearly the exact opposite of reality, you can assume they are lying not stupid.
Updating software is a huge hassle. You first must find out exactly what the current software does (probably not fully documented), then make and test new software, then migrate the data over to it, then test the whole system against the old system to prove everything works correctly. It takes lots of time and money and an experienced team. If the old system works why pay lots of money to change it?
If they remotely access your cell camera and use the network link with the porno-cameras (T rays) in airports to fill out their biometric database, they would not want that known. Hiding criminal activity is a well known justification for hiding stuff.
1-Jobs that must be done, but can't be done profitably, must be done by the government. Verifying the safety of prescription drugs is a good example. Yes a private company might be able to do a better job, but they won't because it's expensive and there is no way to make money on this.
2-Jobs that are important but easy to price gouge, should be done by the government. Healthcare insurance is a good example, as private companies will always drive up the cost as high as possible. This is why the USA has the most expensive healthcare system on earth, but not even close to having the best healthcare on earth.
When in Rome, follow Roman law. You want to play with fire, try starting a Communist party in the USA (illegal), or offering end to end encryption email with no back doors in England.
A rational society would have pedestrian and bike paths on the surface, and subways underground. There is no rational reason for giving cars 20% of the valuable/expensive real estate.
Parking is the biggest issue. When you go downtown, you can't find a parking spot. But that's not an issue with self driving cars, you just tell it to circle the block at low speed for 4 hours while you're in the mall. Now imagine everyone doing that downtown.
A better analogy is a vending machine. You push this button you get a bag of chips, that one gives a chocolate bar. My program wants to save a file it pushes this (API) button, it wants to show a movie it pushes that (API) button.
You want our laws written by people who don't know what they are doing? That's like prohibiting engineers from designing cars. We already have special interest groups writing our laws, at least we can say the senator knew what he was voting for.
This might be a good time to require Judges to be knowledgeable about the trial subject. Obviously you'd need judges to specialize, you can't expect 1 man to be an expert with everything. I would think a "jury of your peers" would require sufficient background knowledge of the subject at trial as well. Yes this would be a burden, but it would make trials more fair.
They bugged places where you can reasonably expect lawyers would be having private conversations with their clients, this is illegal under federal law. Spying on lawyers is a dangerous game, also known as "winning the lottery".
Can I go wild with stingrays and license plate readers? In the absence of a law granting these powers the police have exactly the same legal authority as anyone else, and I am not aware of any law granting this power so I assume it's unregulated.
It's not illegal when the people making the laws do it. The Mafia (organized crime) has always been the little leagues of crime, Government and big business show how to do it properly.
If you hit a micro-burst (sudden change in air speed) you will get blown off and fall to your death. Having a drone deliver your bread would be more convenient. Flying into a house at a hundred miles per hour would hurt. A bird strike would hurt. You think you'll see power lines at that speed? Ensure you have a backup fuel gauge.
I like this idea. Paying a fee means you've got a license to download. I suggest a 10% royalty be applied to all ISP's, with the money going to the copyright holders. Of course uploading would still be illegal.
Not by any means. Too many bad things happen when we take shortcuts to achieve our goals. The NSA spying on law abiding Americans because it's easier than following the law is a good example.
People with an Agenda and Money will buy up the independent media and ensure their view gets heard the loudest. If money equals speech then those with the most money have the loudest voice, and can drown out the voice of everyone else.
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I think it would be an interesting experiment to buy and install software in a way that doesn't trigger the EULA. Not open the shrink wrap (read the disk through the plastic?) not run the install program (make your own installer by dis-assembling theirs), and then exercise the first sale doctrine by selling it publicly.
A layers job is like poker, you can win with the cards or you can win by bluffing.
The open source movement wants API's free of copyright, because it means we can make open source versions of closed source software and it will still work. General rule: When a lawyer says something that is clearly the exact opposite of reality, you can assume they are lying not stupid.
Updating software is a huge hassle. You first must find out exactly what the current software does (probably not fully documented), then make and test new software, then migrate the data over to it, then test the whole system against the old system to prove everything works correctly. It takes lots of time and money and an experienced team. If the old system works why pay lots of money to change it?
If they remotely access your cell camera and use the network link with the porno-cameras (T rays) in airports to fill out their biometric database, they would not want that known. Hiding criminal activity is a well known justification for hiding stuff.
1-Jobs that must be done, but can't be done profitably, must be done by the government. Verifying the safety of prescription drugs is a good example. Yes a private company might be able to do a better job, but they won't because it's expensive and there is no way to make money on this. 2-Jobs that are important but easy to price gouge, should be done by the government. Healthcare insurance is a good example, as private companies will always drive up the cost as high as possible. This is why the USA has the most expensive healthcare system on earth, but not even close to having the best healthcare on earth.
He told them, then years later put up the billboard.
He also publicly said that women who get abortions should be punished.
When in Rome, follow Roman law. You want to play with fire, try starting a Communist party in the USA (illegal), or offering end to end encryption email with no back doors in England.
A rational society would have pedestrian and bike paths on the surface, and subways underground. There is no rational reason for giving cars 20% of the valuable/expensive real estate.
Parking is the biggest issue. When you go downtown, you can't find a parking spot. But that's not an issue with self driving cars, you just tell it to circle the block at low speed for 4 hours while you're in the mall. Now imagine everyone doing that downtown.
A better analogy is a vending machine. You push this button you get a bag of chips, that one gives a chocolate bar. My program wants to save a file it pushes this (API) button, it wants to show a movie it pushes that (API) button.
You want our laws written by people who don't know what they are doing? That's like prohibiting engineers from designing cars. We already have special interest groups writing our laws, at least we can say the senator knew what he was voting for.
This might be a good time to require Judges to be knowledgeable about the trial subject. Obviously you'd need judges to specialize, you can't expect 1 man to be an expert with everything. I would think a "jury of your peers" would require sufficient background knowledge of the subject at trial as well. Yes this would be a burden, but it would make trials more fair.
Try filming the police (in public only) on a massive scale. I expect if that caught on they would find an excuse to ban cameras in public places.
They bugged places where you can reasonably expect lawyers would be having private conversations with their clients, this is illegal under federal law. Spying on lawyers is a dangerous game, also known as "winning the lottery".
Can I go wild with stingrays and license plate readers? In the absence of a law granting these powers the police have exactly the same legal authority as anyone else, and I am not aware of any law granting this power so I assume it's unregulated.
Can the police legally impersonate a corporation? I am not aware of any legal police authority allowing this.
For profit prisons have a vested interest in not reforming criminals. They have a vested interest in making money. This achieves both goals.
It's not illegal when the people making the laws do it. The Mafia (organized crime) has always been the little leagues of crime, Government and big business show how to do it properly.
LED's are temperature sensitive, ensure they get good air flow or they die.
If you hit a micro-burst (sudden change in air speed) you will get blown off and fall to your death. Having a drone deliver your bread would be more convenient. Flying into a house at a hundred miles per hour would hurt. A bird strike would hurt. You think you'll see power lines at that speed? Ensure you have a backup fuel gauge.
I like this idea. Paying a fee means you've got a license to download. I suggest a 10% royalty be applied to all ISP's, with the money going to the copyright holders. Of course uploading would still be illegal.
Not by any means. Too many bad things happen when we take shortcuts to achieve our goals. The NSA spying on law abiding Americans because it's easier than following the law is a good example.
People with an Agenda and Money will buy up the independent media and ensure their view gets heard the loudest. If money equals speech then those with the most money have the loudest voice, and can drown out the voice of everyone else.