Seriously, though, I get where you're coming from... what about a non-lethal alternative? That way, in the case that the room is filled with bad guys, you can disable them, instead of just giving away your own position.
Yea, all you'd have to do is throw it into a bunker, then go into said bunker to retrieve the ball, come back out of the bunker, plug the ball into a computer and look at the pictures. Then you'll know exactly what was in that bunker you were just in. Revolutionary I tell ya.
Not to mention, the pictures would be at a measly 2MP resolution...
So, it would be less knowing "exactly what was in the bunker" and more a fuzzy, pixellated version of what was in the bunker.
Money's not the only way to get on the ballot; at least, not in my district (I don't know the exact figure at the moment, but I think it only takes 3000 signatures to be placed on the ballot here). As a matter of fact, I intend to run against our incumbent with a campaign budget of approximately Zero; I plan on using public channels, such as NPR and the internet, to publicize my efforts.
I just won't be able to run any smear ads, which I have no intention of doing anyway. The way I see it, candidates should be elected based on their own platform and record, not the smack they talk on their opponents.
Just think, what would happen if droves of ordinary Americans started challenging these career criminals for their cushy positions of power?
True, but what is the alternative? If simply not showing up in court was all that was required to beat a conviction, then how many criminals (not just traffic misdemeanors, but real crime) would show up in court?
The obvious (to me, at least) alternative would be to fight any and every 'law' on the books that violates your rights, regardless of whether or not you, personally, have been charged. We Americans have a duty to oppose tyranny and protect our republic and our Constitution, a duty I feel many take for granted.
Real criminals, i.e. people who commit acts of violence against others, are arrested by the police and held until trial... unless, of course, they happen to have a lot of cash on hand (or friends with cash) with which to post bail, while those who cannot afford bail have to sit and rot awaiting trial.
I honestly don't see a problem with having to challenge an allegation to have it overturned. If you were truly guilty until proven innocent, then the photo radar tickets would all have returned guilty verdicts because the drivers did not prove that they were either not driving the car or driving the car but not speeding when the violation occurred. What actually happened -- in Anchorage, at least -- was that the photo radar couldn't positively identify the driver, and since the owner of the car was not necessarily the driver of the car at the time and date of the alleged infraction, the tickets were thrown out.
The local government here in Springfield, MO, attempted a similar tactic - put the camera's up and ticket the owner of the car, regardless of who was driving. The cameras ended up being shut off because the city was violating citizens' right to due process (the ticket came in the mail and there was no option to dispute it), but it took months and a decision by the state Supreme Court to make it happen.
"Innocence is measured in fiscal wealth these days, I'm afraid."
Or celebrity.
Tell that to Bernie Madoff, Mike Tyson, or Michael Vick.
First off, those three examples may have gotten punished, but their punishment pales in comparison to what the rest of us would be sentenced to for the same crimes. Especially Madoff.
But nah, I'll let O.J. Simpson, Paris Hilton, Tiger Woods, Lindsey Lohan, Nichole Richie, Kenneth Lay, Dick Cheney,and uncountable others tell them for me.
OIC, you meant that being forced to give your password would be a violation of your Fifth Amendment right, right? In that case, you are completely correct, and mea culpa for the misunderstanding.
My advice, keep the shady stuff out of view, don't say a word beyond the legally required self-identification, and always demand a warrant before consenting to a search.
I assume that if you password-protect your phone, you can refuse to give the password to the police since it might be a violation of your Fifth Amendment rights -- right?
My point was, focusing resources on space-based propulsion systems before first finding a more cost effective and efficient way to get to space in the first place, is like trying to fly an airplane without first attaching the wings.
Slashdot Mirror
I immediately went out and filed a patent on "noon". Sorry folks, we're first to file now... you snooze you lose.
Good for you, but I already copyrighted it.
You both fail; I Trademark'd that shit years ago!
But for all those years you failed to refer to it as Noon®, so the trademark was considered abandoned. Now it's mine.
That's for the lawyers to get rich deciding!
I immediately went out and filed a patent on "noon". Sorry folks, we're first to file now... you snooze you lose.
Good for you, but I already copyrighted it.
You both fail;
I Trademark'd that shit years ago!
I keed, I keed!
Big
Ass
Touchscreen
What, no wireless???
Weaksauce!
Aww, you guys are no fun!
Seriously, though, I get where you're coming from... what about a non-lethal alternative? That way, in the case that the room is filled with bad guys, you can disable them, instead of just giving away your own position.
Bad idea, it would make retrieving it dangerous.
Why would you want to retrieve an active grenade?
Or, you know, by the time it was made into something usable by combat troops it would be scaled up to having more megapixels.
My bad for not ending my post with a /sarc.
Heck, why not fill the little bugger with explosives while we're at it?
Yea, all you'd have to do is throw it into a bunker, then go into said bunker to retrieve the ball, come back out of the bunker, plug the ball into a computer and look at the pictures. Then you'll know exactly what was in that bunker you were just in. Revolutionary I tell ya.
Not to mention, the pictures would be at a measly 2MP resolution...
So, it would be less knowing "exactly what was in the bunker" and more a fuzzy, pixellated version of what was in the bunker.
Money's not the only way to get on the ballot; at least, not in my district (I don't know the exact figure at the moment, but I think it only takes 3000 signatures to be placed on the ballot here). As a matter of fact, I intend to run against our incumbent with a campaign budget of approximately Zero; I plan on using public channels, such as NPR and the internet, to publicize my efforts.
I just won't be able to run any smear ads, which I have no intention of doing anyway. The way I see it, candidates should be elected based on their own platform and record, not the smack they talk on their opponents.
Just think, what would happen if droves of ordinary Americans started challenging these career criminals for their cushy positions of power?
Well, perhaps this is a sign that "we" should stop voting for crooks and start running for office ourselves.
Just don't use too much, or your disks might begin retaining water...
NASA, OTOH, can't play the fear card.
Wag the Dog.
Hey, don't knock it; after all, it worked for Bush...
True, but what is the alternative? If simply not showing up in court was all that was required to beat a conviction, then how many criminals (not just traffic misdemeanors, but real crime) would show up in court?
The obvious (to me, at least) alternative would be to fight any and every 'law' on the books that violates your rights, regardless of whether or not you, personally, have been charged. We Americans have a duty to oppose tyranny and protect our republic and our Constitution, a duty I feel many take for granted.
Real criminals, i.e. people who commit acts of violence against others, are arrested by the police and held until trial... unless, of course, they happen to have a lot of cash on hand (or friends with cash) with which to post bail, while those who cannot afford bail have to sit and rot awaiting trial.
I honestly don't see a problem with having to challenge an allegation to have it overturned. If you were truly guilty until proven innocent, then the photo radar tickets would all have returned guilty verdicts because the drivers did not prove that they were either not driving the car or driving the car but not speeding when the violation occurred. What actually happened -- in Anchorage, at least -- was that the photo radar couldn't positively identify the driver, and since the owner of the car was not necessarily the driver of the car at the time and date of the alleged infraction, the tickets were thrown out.
The local government here in Springfield, MO, attempted a similar tactic - put the camera's up and ticket the owner of the car, regardless of who was driving. The cameras ended up being shut off because the city was violating citizens' right to due process (the ticket came in the mail and there was no option to dispute it), but it took months and a decision by the state Supreme Court to make it happen.
Anyone who's ever gotten a ticket in the mail...would argue that we're already far beyond that point.
IIRC, EVERYONE who challenged the photo radar tickets in court beat the accusation.
Right; but they had to challenge it. Otherwise, guilt is implied.
Not what you would expect the process to be in an 'innocent until proven guilty' society.
"Innocence is measured in fiscal wealth these days, I'm afraid."
Or celebrity.
Tell that to Bernie Madoff, Mike Tyson, or Michael Vick.
First off, those three examples may have gotten punished, but their punishment pales in comparison to what the rest of us would be sentenced to for the same crimes. Especially Madoff.
But nah, I'll let O.J. Simpson, Paris Hilton, Tiger Woods, Lindsey Lohan, Nichole Richie, Kenneth Lay, Dick Cheney,and uncountable others tell them for me.
+1 Profound Truth
It can't happen as long as we presume innocence until proven guilty.
Anyone who's ever gotten a ticket in the mail; nay, been to court period, would argue that we're already far beyond that point.
Innocence is measured in fiscal wealth these days, I'm afraid.
Who needs to see your papers? We already know you're a criminal, now look directly into the camera so we can determine just what you're guilty of...
Thank you for your forced compliance.
Sincerely,
DHS.
When the rich and powerful become the preferred targets of law enforcement, the laws will change.
...and when the rich and powerful stop paying them off, that might actually happen.
That's pretty much what happened when they came to protest in Joplin.
Hope Cali bikers are as cool as the one's here in MO.
OIC, you meant that being forced to give your password would be a violation of your Fifth Amendment right, right? In that case, you are completely correct, and mea culpa for the misunderstanding.
My advice, keep the shady stuff out of view, don't say a word beyond the legally required self-identification, and always demand a warrant before consenting to a search.
The Republican Party has always stood for freedom, liberty and civil rights.
Yea! It's not like they singlehandedly passed the the most massive removal of civil rights in American history.
/sarc
I assume that if you password-protect your phone, you can refuse to give the password to the police since it might be a violation of your Fifth Amendment rights -- right?
Fourth Amendment, but yea.
Also, one would think that circumventing the password without a warrant would also violate the ECPA
You know the annoying little pop-up that bugs you to "Jon our Customer Improvement YadaYada?"
Well, apparently, some folks actually opt-in...
Crazy, right?
My point was, focusing resources on space-based propulsion systems before first finding a more cost effective and efficient way to get to space in the first place, is like trying to fly an airplane without first attaching the wings.
IMO, of course.