Why should it do that? These companies freely gave information when they knew it was illegal to do so. The blame here rests almost solely on the phone companies, they knew the law, they broke the law.
Certain branches of government asking* for the information without warrents is pretty sleazy, but net illegal (that I know of).
*whether or not they just asked or tried to blackmail remains to be seen, but the fact is several companies refused to give up the information.
The patient owns their care. If you don't keep track of things then you will not get the care you need.
Now I realize that this is true to _some_ extent everywhere, just because of reality, I really hope that this isn't part of the culture or procedure at Kaiser facilities.
Many people recieving health care do not have the capability to 'own' their profesional care. Its great that some people (and/or thier families) can do this, but it would be a shame if anyone who can't is simply thrown to the wolves.
If you fear self-incrimination, that's covered by the 5th amendment, not the first. There is no need for a special class of citizen who has special rights that the rest of us don't have.
I think thats what I said (or what I meant at any rate)...
In your original example there is no way someone could use their status as 'press' to prevent legal action. I see your original point about letting people get away with things just because they're considered 'press', but I can't think of any good examples- I can't buy yours because the 'journalist' is actually involved in the crime (I know thats not what you intended, but I cant see it being handled any other way).
I understand what your getting at, but your examples are already well covered by federal and state law. Specifically, the state could not compell me to testify, because doing so would incriminate me. They could however prosucute me for the crimes that I did comit (being an accessory for example).
In other words: what your describing would be illegal for anyone in the country, whether or not they claimed to be a journalist.
Apple tends to lock 10.2 from running new software, and you bet your ass they'll lock 10.3
Apple isn't restricting what you can do with 10.2 or 10.3, the problem is that each new release has included a major new api or toolkit (CoreData comes to mind in 10.4). If developers take advantage of the new features then their apps won't run on previous versions.
Then you test it in a few HEALTHY human volunteers, looking for possible side effects. Then you test it in sick people, to see if it actually works on humans.
In some cases healthy people may not be tested first- they may try especially risky procedures only on people who very likely to die if left untreated.
The really sad thing is that he behaved exactly like a true American should behave
You're right, unfortunately the average American is under the impression that people in uniforms are gods who must be obeyed at all costs. If you question the uniform you must be punished.
If you are sued by the RIAA, you must defend yourself (or the court will appoint a defense lawyer for you).
I think you're horribly confused about the legal system...
The courts could care less whether or not you have representation in a civil case, they also dont care if you defend yourself, they dont even care if you show up*.
*Not in the way they care if you didn't show up to a criminal proceeding anyway.
It may convince them to introduce Ubuntu pre-loaded machines.
Except with every antitrust action ending in MS victory to date, what would stop them from pulling their licensing agreement with any company that bundled linux?
That threat will keep the manufacturers in line. Sure it would be the boldest violation yet, but any manufactuerer involved would be bankrupt before it was resolved.
The login process an ING would stop keyloggers. Kind of hard to explain, but basically you have to enter a piece of your authentication info using an onscreen keypad. The numbers on the keypad are mapped to keys (the change every time), so you can use a keyboard to enther the info, but the keystrokes would be different everytime.
Tough. Obviously I wouldn't choose to ride on a narrow busy road if there was any alternative. Sometimes the only way to get from A to B is on a narrow busy road.
Except that its illegal and dangerous to all... Some states (I expect most) have minimum speed limits, and they apply to all traffic, not just cars. Its just as dangerous to have someone riding 20-30 under the limit as it is 20-30 over the limit.
the margin must be high for the manufacturer to benefit, so the savings would not be passed on to the customer.
I have no idea whether or not swapping out the backlight is feasable, but your wrong about the economics.
If it can be done someone will probably offer it. If its seen as a benifit then it will be sought after by the consumer, and non-replacable LCDs sales will fall.
There is plenty of competition in the TV market and there is no mega-corp making decisions about whats available and whats not (other than the MPAA and the broadcast flag:-) ).
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Why should it do that? These companies freely gave information when they knew it was illegal to do so. The blame here rests almost solely on the phone companies, they knew the law, they broke the law.
Certain branches of government asking* for the information without warrents is pretty sleazy, but net illegal (that I know of).
*whether or not they just asked or tried to blackmail remains to be seen, but the fact is several companies refused to give up the information.
You just can't bomb westernization into the hearts of 1.3 billion people.
Sure you can... you just need _a lot_ of shrapnel!
The patient owns their care. If you don't keep track of things then you will not get the care you need.
Now I realize that this is true to _some_ extent everywhere, just because of reality, I really hope that this isn't part of the culture or procedure at Kaiser facilities.
Many people recieving health care do not have the capability to 'own' their profesional care. Its great that some people (and/or thier families) can do this, but it would be a shame if anyone who can't is simply thrown to the wolves.
Your language dictates capitalization of class names, methods, and variables? Whatever that language is, I don't think I like it.
If you fear self-incrimination, that's covered by the 5th amendment, not the first. There is no need for a special class of citizen who has special rights that the rest of us don't have.
I think thats what I said (or what I meant at any rate)...
In your original example there is no way someone could use their status as 'press' to prevent legal action. I see your original point about letting people get away with things just because they're considered 'press', but I can't think of any good examples- I can't buy yours because the 'journalist' is actually involved in the crime (I know thats not what you intended, but I cant see it being handled any other way).
I understand what your getting at, but your examples are already well covered by federal and state law. Specifically, the state could not compell me to testify, because doing so would incriminate me. They could however prosucute me for the crimes that I did comit (being an accessory for example).
In other words: what your describing would be illegal for anyone in the country, whether or not they claimed to be a journalist.
some set of circumstances to tell the individual states
Yup, those circumstances are enumerated constitution... but these days the feds make the states do anything and everything.
If you're a voting American, then you should already know the answer to that question.
If you don't, then that speaks volumes...
Apple tends to lock 10.2 from running new software, and you bet your ass they'll lock 10.3
Apple isn't restricting what you can do with 10.2 or 10.3, the problem is that each new release has included a major new api or toolkit (CoreData comes to mind in 10.4). If developers take advantage of the new features then their apps won't run on previous versions.
but this would be blatantly anticompetitive.
Whew!! For a minute there I thought MS may actually do something like that!
Then you test it in a few HEALTHY human volunteers, looking for possible side effects.
Then you test it in sick people, to see if it actually works on humans.
In some cases healthy people may not be tested first- they may try especially risky procedures only on people who very likely to die if left untreated.
The really sad thing is that he behaved exactly like a true American should behave
You're right, unfortunately the average American is under the impression that people in uniforms are gods who must be obeyed at all costs. If you question the uniform you must be punished.
No- obviously the right thing for the cops to do is to keep tasering him until he dies... Then let the coroner deal with him...
If you are sued by the RIAA, you must defend yourself (or the court will appoint a defense lawyer for you).
I think you're horribly confused about the legal system...
The courts could care less whether or not you have representation in a civil case, they also dont care if you defend yourself, they dont even care if you show up*.
*Not in the way they care if you didn't show up to a criminal proceeding anyway.
Lets say Dell stopped selling windows... Who would give first?
MS- loses 20% of their sales (probably less since most people would just buy a different commodity PC)
Dell- loses 95% of their sales
What does MS gain? The allegance of all the other commodity PC makers.
What does Dell gain? A swift death.
It may convince them to introduce Ubuntu pre-loaded machines.
Except with every antitrust action ending in MS victory to date, what would stop them from pulling their licensing agreement with any company that bundled linux?
That threat will keep the manufacturers in line. Sure it would be the boldest violation yet, but any manufactuerer involved would be bankrupt before it was resolved.
The login process an ING would stop keyloggers. Kind of hard to explain, but basically you have to enter a piece of your authentication info using an onscreen keypad. The numbers on the keypad are mapped to keys (the change every time), so you can use a keyboard to enther the info, but the keystrokes would be different everytime.
I think its been proven notebooks do not cause global warming.
They heat up my pants, which contain my world...
Thats pretty close to the same as global warming isn't it?
They take their time and they still beat MS to market by 5 years...
;-)
Think about that
http://law.justia.com/california/codes/veh/22400-2 2413.html
Could be...
I drive home on a narrow rural highway, speed limit is 55. There is a fair amount of bicycle traffic on the road. Mininum speed limit is 45mph...
Tough. Obviously I wouldn't choose to ride on a narrow busy road if there was any alternative. Sometimes the only way to get from A to B is on a narrow busy road.
Except that its illegal and dangerous to all... Some states (I expect most) have minimum speed limits, and they apply to all traffic, not just cars. Its just as dangerous to have someone riding 20-30 under the limit as it is 20-30 over the limit.
Or the fault of the cyclist... It happens sometimes.
The point though is that there are multiple #1s and #2s competing for business. If a replacable backlight gives them an edge they will do it.
No one has anything even approaching a monopoly on TVs, there is pretty fierce compition.
the margin must be high for the manufacturer to benefit, so the savings would not be passed on to the customer.
:-) ).
I have no idea whether or not swapping out the backlight is feasable, but your wrong about the economics.
If it can be done someone will probably offer it. If its seen as a benifit then it will be sought after by the consumer, and non-replacable LCDs sales will fall.
There is plenty of competition in the TV market and there is no mega-corp making decisions about whats available and whats not (other than the MPAA and the broadcast flag