Actually, there is one absolute "right" although it's not specified in the Constitution, and that's the right to an abortion.
Speech, press, assembly, worship, these freedoms and rights are restricted, but so far no restrictive law pertaining to abortion has passed the Supremes.
As far as the law this case is about, the questions you have to ask are, who is hurt when the law is enforced, and who is hurt when the law is not enforced, and which hurt is more damaging to society.
The parent poster was claiming cause and effect, that hate speech causes hatred, not vice versa. Outlawing speech that denigrates some group would make it illegal to denigrate Christians, conservatives, and Republicans on Slashdot.
The UK will plunge into an arctic climate like northern Scandanavia, along with the rest of northern Europe.
But, the Arctic is warming up so much that permafrost is melting all over the Northern Hemisphere, so even if it becomes "Arctic" in Europe, that won't be bad because "Arctic" won't be as cold as it used to be.
"In the US, we allow people to call themselves neo-Nazis and salute Hitler while holding a sign proclaiming that "God hates fags."
So the freedom of speech of neo-nazis is more important than the dignity of blacks, jews and gays? Not to mention that this kind of preaching entices discrimination and violence against those minorities.
You're engaging in "post hoc, ergo propter hoc" thinking here. Blaming the discrimination and violence on the speech, rather than the inner nature that is highlighted by the speech. If such speech were really the cause of the discrimination, why is there still such violence and discrimination in those places where such speech is illegal?
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Sorry, I've already been avoiding going to the movies for 6 months. I didn't even see 'The Incredibles.'
"Egypt is not a democracy, unless you count the "one candidate" kind of election a democracy. Mubarak is working on his sixth term as "president". It's a dictatorship, and everyone knows it."
Somebody call the CIA and please let them know they are wrong... because everybody knows the above statement.
I can't agree more with this poster and the parent. Look at early cars, look at early radios, look at early televisions. There were lots of things that needed to be adjusted, fiddled with, watched, etc. Ultimately the interfaces were simplified to the minimal complexity necessary to do whatever one wanted to do with the mechanism. Apple takes the time to do the analysis of what people want to do with their computers, and simplifies the interfaces until they allow the user to do as much as possible while requiring minimal learning and minimal ongoing effort.
Making the simpler interfaces allows people to do the task they set out to do, rather than spend time making the computer work. Having a minimal interface also allows new users who, as you say, have a lot of "mental baggage" to more easily learn the computer.
Making something complex is easy, making something simple is hard...
The basic nature of humans is to create questions to ask, and then to seek answers. To reject some questions outright as having no answers is to go against one of the most basic drives we have.
According to the book I base my beliefs on, and which you apparently reject, one of the answers to "why are we here" is "to help each other when the other is poor, cold, hungry, tired, etc."
I understand you will reject this answer, because it was not derived via the scientific method, but that doesn't mean "no one knows" the answer.
Also, I expect you will immediately produce "counter-examples" of Christians not following the above principle. But just because not everyone accepts the answer above, doesn't make it a non-existent or useless answer.
Speaking as someone who's been a paid programmer for over 20 years, I have to say I am now completely mercenary. I finally learned after dozens of projects and companies that no one is looking out for me but me, and no one cares whether I love my work or not. I have a set of skills, a large toolbox of remembered algorithms, and the temperment for maintenance programming. I've seen the new technologies come and go, I've seen new ideas come and go, and I've put my heart and soul into projects becase I was a "true believer" in them.
No more. Companies have taken advantage of me as a result, projects I've slaved over have folded, and I won't put up with it anymore. Money is not some abstract thing that would be nice to have, money is security, freedom, and power. Companies make money off of my work, my skills, my time, and if they make more as a result, I expect my share. If you want me to put in 70 hours of work this week, you had damn well better be prepared to pay me for each one. As a senior software developer, each of my hours is more valuable because I can do more in less time than I could when I was younger and less skilled. And I will evaluate what my time is worth, because it is the time I would otherwise spend on myself and others of my choosing. If you as a business manager don't agree, fine, that's business. I have something I'm selling (time out of my life) and named a price for that time, and if you feel it's worth it to you, we'll talk!
I no longer have a "love" for an industry that has no "love" for me or my concerns. I work to live, only.
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So, you own stock in Mishima Heavy Industries?
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Hawk? Is that you?
What if the only stupid questions were rhetorical?
Oh, really?
Your sarcasm detector needs work.
Here's your sign.
No, in other words, no one wins class action lawsuits except the lawyers involved.
If I'd known this dead horse was being beaten, I'd have fired up the barbeque...
Actually, there is one absolute "right" although it's not specified in the Constitution, and that's the right to an abortion.
Speech, press, assembly, worship, these freedoms and rights are restricted, but so far no restrictive law pertaining to abortion has passed the Supremes.
As far as the law this case is about, the questions you have to ask are, who is hurt when the law is enforced, and who is hurt when the law is not enforced, and which hurt is more damaging to society.
Besides, if it had been encrypted, when they stole the computers they would have stolen the sticky notes that had the passphrases anyway...
The parent poster was claiming cause and effect, that hate speech causes hatred, not vice versa. Outlawing speech that denigrates some group would make it illegal to denigrate Christians, conservatives, and Republicans on Slashdot.
What the "models" show is exactly what kind of results are required to receive more grants to study climate change.
Sorry, I've already been avoiding going to the movies for 6 months. I didn't even see 'The Incredibles.'
Exactly how do you know how much he paid the MPAA?
Did you read the court documents? Or did you just make up a number?
Oh, now we're supposed to believe the CIA.
Your mother wants you to stop saying that!
... Looks like I'll have to buy the "White Album" again...
As long as they don't start acting childish and talking in high-pitched squeeky voices like on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
Shannon,
You might want to look up "sarcasm" some time. ^===^
Of all the times not to have mod points...
I can't agree more with this poster and the parent. Look at early cars, look at early radios, look at early televisions. There were lots of things that needed to be adjusted, fiddled with, watched, etc. Ultimately the interfaces were simplified to the minimal complexity necessary to do whatever one wanted to do with the mechanism. Apple takes the time to do the analysis of what people want to do with their computers, and simplifies the interfaces until they allow the user to do as much as possible while requiring minimal learning and minimal ongoing effort.
Making the simpler interfaces allows people to do the task they set out to do, rather than spend time making the computer work. Having a minimal interface also allows new users who, as you say, have a lot of "mental baggage" to more easily learn the computer.
Making something complex is easy, making something simple is hard...
No, I don't "get it." That's why I asked.
The basic nature of humans is to create questions to ask, and then to seek answers. To reject some questions outright as having no answers is to go against one of the most basic drives we have.
According to the book I base my beliefs on, and which you apparently reject, one of the answers to "why are we here" is "to help each other when the other is poor, cold, hungry, tired, etc."
I understand you will reject this answer, because it was not derived via the scientific method, but that doesn't mean "no one knows" the answer.
Also, I expect you will immediately produce "counter-examples" of Christians not following the above principle. But just because not everyone accepts the answer above, doesn't make it a non-existent or useless answer.
Feel free to insult me, now.
So, what are the "known facts and evidence" you used to answer the question above? In other words, "why are you here?"
I thought the hours were 5:30 PM and 3:30 AM?
That would be me...
Speaking as someone who's been a paid programmer for over 20 years, I have to say I am now completely mercenary. I finally learned after dozens of projects and companies that no one is looking out for me but me, and no one cares whether I love my work or not. I have a set of skills, a large toolbox of remembered algorithms, and the temperment for maintenance programming. I've seen the new technologies come and go, I've seen new ideas come and go, and I've put my heart and soul into projects becase I was a "true believer" in them.
No more. Companies have taken advantage of me as a result, projects I've slaved over have folded, and I won't put up with it anymore. Money is not some abstract thing that would be nice to have, money is security, freedom, and power. Companies make money off of my work, my skills, my time, and if they make more as a result, I expect my share. If you want me to put in 70 hours of work this week, you had damn well better be prepared to pay me for each one. As a senior software developer, each of my hours is more valuable because I can do more in less time than I could when I was younger and less skilled. And I will evaluate what my time is worth, because it is the time I would otherwise spend on myself and others of my choosing. If you as a business manager don't agree, fine, that's business. I have something I'm selling (time out of my life) and named a price for that time, and if you feel it's worth it to you, we'll talk!
I no longer have a "love" for an industry that has no "love" for me or my concerns. I work to live, only.