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  1. Re:Why does his privacy have not value? on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Why was he trying to get away? Were they waving guns?

    It was a death by stupid. Sorry if a couple of rich gits died, but they died of stupid. Not by people chasing them with cameras.

  2. Re:My thinking... on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    I think they ought to tie a chain around this Russell Brand AND the paparazzi dudes neck and the other end to a hitch on a monster truck and floor it.
    decapitate both those fuckers necks.
    I would pay to see that.

    Screw that. Trial by Thunderdome.

  3. Re:Felony, no. on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    I am largely with you except that this was not provoked. If Russell Brand did not enjoy certain benefits of his star status, the argument could be made. But the price of getting a table in a busy restaurant, comps at a casino, and having to work only a few weeks a year, is that people are going to take pictures and shove autograph books in his face. If he doesn't like that, he can retire and become a nice, boring cubicle dweller.

  4. Re:Felony, no. on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    This was a violent act. I have no problem with decriminalizing or legalizing most drugs, get rid of jay walking fines, public intoxication arrests, etc. But to lessen the enforcement of laws against violence? What on earth are you smoking?

  5. Re:No such thing as UK law: 3 different systems in on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    There is English law (which also includes legal issues in Wales), Northern Irish law, and Scots law. No such thing as "UK law".

    Blame julesh, who said: "At least here in the UK, this would not be considered either theft or robbery." Ask your countryman to be more precise.

  6. Re:It already is on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Wow. The germans are so pragmatically smart. No wonder they rule europe currently. This is exactly what every countries laws should say. It shows so much respect for the citizen.

    Considering what it took to get the Germans to "show respect for the citizen", I'm not sure they're the best to emulate.

  7. Re:It already is on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    I'm sorry, I don't understand.

    They do what? They're more of a democracy in what ways? And whatever they do, is it better?

    And it's relevant to criminal behaviour in the US how?

  8. Re:It already is on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    AFAICT, Brand is still a Brit. Why should he have voting rights or the ability to own a firearm? (The latter being dependent on what visa he's using to be in the US and his state of residence.)

    More to the point, he broke the heart of my secret internet girlfriend, Katy Perry (so secret, even she doesn't know about it). That alone should subject him to anal rape. Because, let's face it, at the end of the day, that is the sentence for any crime in the US involving jail: anal rape.

  9. Re:It already is on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Interesting that Denis Leary hasn't done much new standup since Hicks died...

  10. Re:It already is on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Unfortunately just after Louis CK delivered a particular scathing line for team talent, Gallagher would squash him with a novelty-size mallet.

    Seeing as how he just came out of a coma his mallet swing might lack a little umph.

  11. Re:Why does his privacy have not value? on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Whilst those 2 points are doubtless true, neither one contradicts what I said.

    Because what you said is idiotic and doesn't merit contradiction. How can a motorcycle force an armored Mercedes around?

  12. Re:it doesnt matter really on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Censoring out 'bloody'? What kind of poofter are you?

  13. Re:it doesnt matter really on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Your friends must be mildly retarded then. Go check the prices for used iPads on eBay. Then come back and explain why it makes more sense to use them for gathering dust instead of selling them for money.

  14. Re:it doesnt matter really on Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? · · Score: 1

    Except for a very, very limited number of people, damned few jobs require a computer. Hell, plenty of people have programmed computers via punchcards, IOW, without a computer. However, a staggering number of jobs benefit by having a computing device.

    Your arrogance is impressive.

  15. Re:Can I pay on Connecticut Considers Digital Download Tax · · Score: 1

    Screw that, I want to pay in flooz. It's at least as valuable as the US dollar.

  16. Re:Why exaggerate? on Mammoth "Metal Moles" Tunnel Deep Beneath London · · Score: 1

    Well, the British do have a habit of adding on. Come to think of it, why 10 meters, why not 11? I mean, it's like 1 longer.

    They didn't want to steal control panels from their custom amps.

  17. Re:Oh this is too good. on Google Is Planning To Penalize Overly Optimized Sites · · Score: 1

    This is a job we American citizens have an edge up on our Asian outsourced competitors: their limited knowledge of English and American cultural will give them away.

    lol! u think were betr ritrs than azns?

  18. Re:yep on Netflix Terms of Service Invalidates Your Right To Sue · · Score: 1

    Poe's law strikes again.

    Looks like the moderators were confused as well.

  19. Re:FTFA on Campaign Urges People To Send MPAA and RIAA Copied Currency · · Score: 1

    We have two of those things at work. I'm tempted to hold it due to the lousy wording.

  20. Re:The bulk of the universe... Wrong! on Scientists Build Graphene From Scratch, Atom By Atom · · Score: 1

    Isn't the bulk of the universe energy in one state or another, and the rest vacuum?

    I don't know about the whole universe, but the summary for this article certainly sucked.

  21. Re:yep on Netflix Terms of Service Invalidates Your Right To Sue · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Which is why the ridiculously low levels to qualify for Felony crimes should also be adjusted for inflation...

    How can we keep the niggers and white trash in line without the constant threat of felony charges?

  22. Re:Zieg Heil! on 'The Hobbit' Pub Threatened With Lawsuit · · Score: 2

    If your idea of Nazi style jackbooted fascism is a bar being sued because they use direct images from the LotR movies in their advertising, then you're pretty well off, and really don't understand what the people that were actually exposed to fascist tyranny actually had to put up with.

    First world problems: he has them.

  23. Re:Zieg Heil! on 'The Hobbit' Pub Threatened With Lawsuit · · Score: -1, Troll

    Damn straight I'm a troll when it comes to calling out American thugishness around the world. Because you interfere in Canada, too, the same as you do everywhere.

    Canadians or UKians (but I repeat myself) can grow a pair and stop us. Whining and calling names on the Internet is perhaps not the most effective tactic to achieve this.

  24. Re:Simple solution on 'The Hobbit' Pub Threatened With Lawsuit · · Score: 1

    Terminate and Stay Resident? Am I increasing or decreasing my geek cred when I admit that's the only TSR I know?

    Either decreasing or showing your age (er, lack thereof)

  25. Re:I bought an iPad! on DOJ Asks Court To Keep Secret Google / NSA Partnership · · Score: 1

    I'm sure that mounting Moby Dick...er.... your wife is great....fun?

    I haven't had a complaint about her yet.