Well, at least I would only have to pay once. With the federal government continuing to insert itself in education, kids are learning less to the point private school is almost mandatory if you expect your kid to know anything. You still get to pay taxes for the substandard school you are not using.
hire a policeman to protect you
The police very rarely protect anyone. They are very good at showing up after something bad happens to you and sometimes finding who did it and arresting them. However, they have no duty to protect you. This fact has been absolutely stated by the courts.
hire some firemen to keep your house from burning down
Once again, that isn't what they do. They do not stand guard over your castle to prevent anything. They will show up and put the fire out if something more pressing isn't going on. Just like the police, they have no special duty to aid you.
build some roads
Finally, a reference to something governments do relatively well at. If we could limit government to road building we might have a chance.
I can't tell if you are trolling or serious. The theory of evolution has data behind it. It is called a theory because it has scientific rigor behind it to be tested and revised or even disproven based on new data or new analysis of existing data. However, if it sits better with you, I will claim it is a fact because it says so in the bible. I could probably get away with that since most fundamentalists are not all that familiar with the book they claim defines their existence.
scientists cannot disprove the existence of God and christians cannot disprove evolution, or even natural selection.
But science can show evidence of evolution while christians cannot show evidence of god.
You can spin it until you're dizzy but evolution is fact that can be tested where as religion is something you believe because you choose/want/need to.
Hate to break it to you, but there is only one party. You may enter through the left door or the right door, but once you get in side it is all the same.
Calling it a party is pretty disingenuous. The only people partying are the politicians. You get to sit in the corner facing the wall all night, then get to pick up the bill.
The problem isn't whether or not you know the information presented about you is correct, it is whether others viewing the information believe it or not.
Really? What are Spokeo's financials? Revenue and even cash flow can make $800k look small, but fines come out of profit.
So yeah, for Apple $800k is nothing. For many businesses $800k is a death sentence. I hope it is the latter for Spokeo, but it won't really matter as the torch will simply pass to the next scumbag in line.
She was very sharp but my wife never knew when something would trigger her to "go off."
That isn't how bipolar disorder works. Your wife's coworker might have been short tempered, but that isn't necessarily related to being bipolar.
It is not uncommon to find mental illness such as bipolar disorder running in families. Children growing up in such an environment may have some personality quirks. Dealing with mentally ill parents is stressful. Additionally living with mentally ill parents is something a child often wishes to hide, which is also stressful. This is not a great environment for raising future Mr/Ms Congeniality.
If you do a bit of research you will find quite a few "variants" of bipolar disorder. Almost like generalizing everything that might make one throw up as a stomach disorder. There is a lot left to discover in the field of mental illness.
My father was someone like that, IQ literally off the charts
No, that was your mother's husband. Your father was an utter moron who's only skill was making your mom happy when your "dad" was off doing other folk's doctoral dissertations for them. Your parents thought it best not to tell you and let you figure it out on your own. Apparently you got your father's IQ so you get to find out today on Slashdot.
Personal stories are cute but have very little bearing on the topic. I live in the "gun happy" US and not a single person of my very extended circles has ever faced an armed bad guy either.
And even if you're a bad guy and you can find a gun, it's a really really stupid idea to take it with you when breaking into somebody's house, cause you don't need to protect yourself against other guns, and the last think you want is to commit murder in the heat of the moment.
Bad guys don't carry guns to protect themselves. They carry guns to tip the balance of power to their benefit. A bad guy rarely commits murder "in the heat of the moment".
both the victim and the bad guy are better off without guns
Bullshit. If you are facing a bad guy intent on doing you harm, you are far better off the the most efficient and effective means of self defense available to you.
Would there be less homicides if all the guns disappeared magically? Almost certainly.
Your conclusion is presumptuous. Humans did a damn good job of killing one another before firearms were invented, and they continue to do so today at a significant rate even when a firearm is not involved.
by cutting its number of manufacturing sites and is 'reviewing its organizational efficiency' across the company, which may lead to job cuts of 2,000-3,000.
No need for manufacturing sites or employees when sales have fallen off a cliff.
Why don't they just hire out a bunch of bomb sniffing dogs which would catch most anything of real danger to the plane....and quit irradiating people?
It will make a lot more sense once you accept the fact that the vast majority of things the government does for "safety" or "security" has nothing to do with actual safety of security of the citizenry.
It is about making your own opportunity. The guy in the story could have taken the same job as his father had and waited for an opportunity to appear, but he wouldn't be where he is.
There is nothing fundamental about immigrants making their own opportunity other than many of them took a giant leap of faith to gamble what they had to build their fortune in a new country, much like many entrepreneurs gamble what they have to build their business.
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you could pay to send your kids to school
Well, at least I would only have to pay once. With the federal government continuing to insert itself in education, kids are learning less to the point private school is almost mandatory if you expect your kid to know anything. You still get to pay taxes for the substandard school you are not using.
hire a policeman to protect you
The police very rarely protect anyone. They are very good at showing up after something bad happens to you and sometimes finding who did it and arresting them. However, they have no duty to protect you. This fact has been absolutely stated by the courts.
hire some firemen to keep your house from burning down
Once again, that isn't what they do. They do not stand guard over your castle to prevent anything. They will show up and put the fire out if something more pressing isn't going on. Just like the police, they have no special duty to aid you.
build some roads
Finally, a reference to something governments do relatively well at. If we could limit government to road building we might have a chance.
Evidence of evolution does not disprove God.
Read the post again. This claim was not made.
how in the hell do you test evolution??
I can't tell if you are trolling or serious. The theory of evolution has data behind it. It is called a theory because it has scientific rigor behind it to be tested and revised or even disproven based on new data or new analysis of existing data. However, if it sits better with you, I will claim it is a fact because it says so in the bible. I could probably get away with that since most fundamentalists are not all that familiar with the book they claim defines their existence.
It is a good thing I don't have mod points because I can't decide if this is funny or insightful.
scientists cannot disprove the existence of God and christians cannot disprove evolution, or even natural selection.
But science can show evidence of evolution while christians cannot show evidence of god.
You can spin it until you're dizzy but evolution is fact that can be tested where as religion is something you believe because you choose/want/need to.
should they be allowed to bring their children up without teaching them how to count, read or write?
There are quite a few being raised that way now.
just two political parties
You make it sound as though there are more.
Hate to break it to you, but there is only one party. You may enter through the left door or the right door, but once you get in side it is all the same.
Calling it a party is pretty disingenuous. The only people partying are the politicians. You get to sit in the corner facing the wall all night, then get to pick up the bill.
If you can tell me the difference between religion and mythology, I'd be interested to know.
It is obvious - they are spelled differently.
OK, seriously. Religion is what you believe. Mythology is what "unenlightened" people that believe differently than you believe.
This might be useful for detecting people carrying concealed guns.
Why do you care? Not everyone carrying a concealed firearm has any intent to harm you. In fact, most do not.
Hoplophobia can be cured, but the first step is admitting you have a problem.
maybe go bust. We'll see.
You don't consider where RIM is has already achieved bust? Do you need them to roll up the carpet before you call it bust?
The problem isn't whether or not you know the information presented about you is correct, it is whether others viewing the information believe it or not.
Really? What are Spokeo's financials? Revenue and even cash flow can make $800k look small, but fines come out of profit.
So yeah, for Apple $800k is nothing. For many businesses $800k is a death sentence. I hope it is the latter for Spokeo, but it won't really matter as the torch will simply pass to the next scumbag in line.
You must have stopped using your real name to buy your house, get a job, and get married too. Nice job!
Obviously Mr. and Mrs. Coward didn't learn the first time, although naming you both Anonymous was a stroke of genius.
Be nice to your sibling.
You underestimate the apathy of the average citizen. Or overestimate their intelligence. It is hard to tell them apart sometimes.
This is to protect the children from the terrorists. The government said so. They even nudged me and winked, so I know it is true.
She was very sharp but my wife never knew when something would trigger her to "go off."
That isn't how bipolar disorder works. Your wife's coworker might have been short tempered, but that isn't necessarily related to being bipolar.
It is not uncommon to find mental illness such as bipolar disorder running in families. Children growing up in such an environment may have some personality quirks. Dealing with mentally ill parents is stressful. Additionally living with mentally ill parents is something a child often wishes to hide, which is also stressful. This is not a great environment for raising future Mr/Ms Congeniality.
If you do a bit of research you will find quite a few "variants" of bipolar disorder. Almost like generalizing everything that might make one throw up as a stomach disorder. There is a lot left to discover in the field of mental illness.
My father was someone like that, IQ literally off the charts
No, that was your mother's husband. Your father was an utter moron who's only skill was making your mom happy when your "dad" was off doing other folk's doctoral dissertations for them. Your parents thought it best not to tell you and let you figure it out on your own. Apparently you got your father's IQ so you get to find out today on Slashdot.
And even if you're a bad guy and you can find a gun, it's a really really stupid idea to take it with you when breaking into somebody's house, cause you don't need to protect yourself against other guns, and the last think you want is to commit murder in the heat of the moment.
Bad guys don't carry guns to protect themselves. They carry guns to tip the balance of power to their benefit. A bad guy rarely commits murder "in the heat of the moment".
both the victim and the bad guy are better off without guns
Bullshit. If you are facing a bad guy intent on doing you harm, you are far better off the the most efficient and effective means of self defense available to you.
Would there be less homicides if all the guns disappeared magically? Almost certainly.
Your conclusion is presumptuous. Humans did a damn good job of killing one another before firearms were invented, and they continue to do so today at a significant rate even when a firearm is not involved.
Two Predictions:
1) As the parent stated, gun violence will go up. Bad guys love unarmed targets.
2) Government violence against citizens will go up.
Yes, I know this is like predicting the sun will come up tomorrow. Just call me Captain Obvious.
Let's not congratulate this by being silent.
The laws were enacted by elected legislators. You deserve what you tolerate.
by cutting its number of manufacturing sites and is 'reviewing its organizational efficiency' across the company, which may lead to job cuts of 2,000-3,000.
No need for manufacturing sites or employees when sales have fallen off a cliff.
We know you are there. We just don't care.
Bright kid.
Why don't they just hire out a bunch of bomb sniffing dogs which would catch most anything of real danger to the plane....and quit irradiating people?
It will make a lot more sense once you accept the fact that the vast majority of things the government does for "safety" or "security" has nothing to do with actual safety of security of the citizenry.
...but opportunities never appear
There is your answer.
It is about making your own opportunity. The guy in the story could have taken the same job as his father had and waited for an opportunity to appear, but he wouldn't be where he is.
There is nothing fundamental about immigrants making their own opportunity other than many of them took a giant leap of faith to gamble what they had to build their fortune in a new country, much like many entrepreneurs gamble what they have to build their business.