What appeal to authority? The authority of the constitution? Read the manifesto text attached to that article, because I don't believe you have, or don't understand its contents.
FTA:
When faced with Internet regulation, we should ask these key questions:
Is this a core function of the federal government? Does it execute Constitutionally defined duties? Does it protect Constitutionally defined rights? Does it protect property rights? Does it protect individual rights? If the federal government does not do this, will others? Will this policy or regulation allow the market to decide outcomes or will it distort themarket for political ends? Is this policy or regulation clear and specific, with defined metrics and limitations?
You're criticizing the Pauls for not wanting the government having any part in regulating the Internet. Since ICANN is not a US government agency, and the net neutrality laws/regulations right now are not that great under the FCC's control, what is your solution? To me, you're suggesting that the government should simply control every aspect of the internet to ensure that no ISP can do anything it doesn't want (whether for intended good things or not).
So what's your solution? Have the FCC police decency standards on the Internet, have the certificate authorities and ICANN be a federal agency? Allow wiretapping, enforce censorship critical of government?
It is hard to describe Iran as a democratic country, given that women can't vote (AFAIK) and the "Supreme Leader" is unelected.
Things were good until we got involved, then garnered sympathy and tried to force equality on a people that wasn't ready for it and rejected anything from a corrupt regime, and brutally cracked down on anyone who disagreed, under our own propped up dictator.
It is not like the Constitution will grow fangs and defend itself... we need virtuous people who care about natural law to defend the rights spelled in the Constitution.
That's terrorist anarchist Ron Paul Libertarian talk... Haven't you figured that out yet? Talk like that ends you up in prison or a mental insitution - didn't you read about this week's developments?
1) Just about anywhere is better than Iran for women I would guess. The list is long there, the USA is hardly failing in that regard.
2) Cause VS Cauality: Not to rain on your gender parade, but I doubt women being empowered has all that much to do with runing circles around other countries. If you like you could look at various variables, like the when the women got to vote VS relitive economic prowess for various couuntries, etc... but I am not sure the outcome would even tell you all that much. Sounds like a great idea for a thesis or book however!
Hardly failing? What about Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, New Zealand, Denmark, Philippines, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Belgium, South Africa or the Netherlands? Hint: They all have better gender equality than the US. Have you ever visited any of these places, let alone can locate these places on a map?
Yet, why don't we allow women to get Football scholarships or serve on the front lines of combat as we do men? Do we pay women the same rates as men for the same jobs and education? Why do racial minorities get preference for college? Why aren't women equal in the factories doing hard labor, except when we needed them in World War II?
It's no secret Iran is behind us in social evolution, as they are in many areas. That doesn't mean the people don't have the will or desire to change. The idiots who demand we put sanctions on them should look right in the mirror.
You honestly can't tell me that all the increasingly common gore in the movies, video games, etc. is having a lasting effect on most people's psyche and makes them less human. I would imagine the same thing could be said regardless of how disturbing it was or if it were sexual. Think of doctors who perform autopsies every day - murder, suicide victims, children, etc. Are they more dehumanized? What about trauma doctors? They, like these contractors, are doing something for a better good. I think this boils down to a jealous ex-contractor who is pissed he/she didn't get the new lavish employee benefits program and severance packages that was reported here not long ago.
Yet we're not worried about a huge force like Russia having nukes? The same Russians who are great friends with Iran and Syria? And can you remind me who was the only country who ever dropped nuclear bombs on another country?
It's too bad that Iran will never be given the chance for developing nuclear technology with their thriving scientific endeavors and their new space program.
Obama talks out his ass too. The police state has increased dramatically under his watch. Whistleblowers, leakers, spying, assassinations, erosion of civil liberties, illegal wars, you won't get anything positive out of either of them.
Not unless Rumsfeld, Clinton and Obama are included as well. By all accounts, Obama has been WORSE than Bush concerning leakers, war crimes, cyber warfare, etc.
Does that statistic about Comcast include people like me, who canceled their TV service and simply wanted broadband Internet, yet get charged for basic cable ($20/mo) in addition to my cable bill that I have no choice but to pay?
I check for leaks, and if I can't do my job because of the bloody obstacle course you've made your yard into, then I just write it down as uncheckable and you're on your own.
So what you're saying is now nobody checks for leaks? Somehow I don't think this will end well, especially with electronics in close proximity.
It seems you somehow think that Google only operates in countries with flawless human rights records. The point I'm making is we're dealing with international cartels who operate world wide in countries where you DON'T get a fair trial, let alone a trial.
One innocent person spied on, arrested or charged with the help of Google to advance this "don't be evil" agenda is one too many. You can't be evil to fight evil. You're passing ones and zeroes back and forth for crying out loud...
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What appeal to authority? The authority of the constitution? Read the manifesto text attached to that article, because I don't believe you have, or don't understand its contents.
FTA:
When faced with Internet regulation, we should ask these key questions:
Is this a core function of the federal government?
Does it execute Constitutionally defined duties?
Does it protect Constitutionally defined rights?
Does it protect property rights?
Does it protect individual rights?
If the federal government does not do this, will others?
Will this policy or regulation allow the market to decide outcomes or will it distort themarket for political ends?
Is this policy or regulation clear and specific, with defined metrics and limitations?
You're criticizing the Pauls for not wanting the government having any part in regulating the Internet. Since ICANN is not a US government agency, and the net neutrality laws/regulations right now are not that great under the FCC's control, what is your solution? To me, you're suggesting that the government should simply control every aspect of the internet to ensure that no ISP can do anything it doesn't want (whether for intended good things or not).
Yeah - take responsibility for who you vote in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWDJEc92d38&feature=youtu.be
What has Obama or the Democrats done for you in the past four years when it concerns Internet or technology freedom?
So what's your solution? Have the FCC police decency standards on the Internet, have the certificate authorities and ICANN be a federal agency? Allow wiretapping, enforce censorship critical of government?
Don't just point out Not Sure, the third option was was Not Sure/Neither.
It is hard to describe Iran as a democratic country, given that women can't vote (AFAIK) and the "Supreme Leader" is unelected.
Things were good until we got involved, then garnered sympathy and tried to force equality on a people that wasn't ready for it and rejected anything from a corrupt regime, and brutally cracked down on anyone who disagreed, under our own propped up dictator.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_AHJQiMxIw
It is not like the Constitution will grow fangs and defend itself... we need virtuous people who care about natural law to defend the rights spelled in the Constitution.
That's terrorist anarchist Ron Paul Libertarian talk... Haven't you figured that out yet? Talk like that ends you up in prison or a mental insitution - didn't you read about this week's developments?
1) Just about anywhere is better than Iran for women I would guess. The list is long there, the USA is hardly failing in that regard.
2) Cause VS Cauality: Not to rain on your gender parade, but I doubt women being empowered has all that much to do with runing circles around other countries. If you like you could look at various variables, like the when the women got to vote VS relitive economic prowess for various couuntries, etc... but I am not sure the outcome would even tell you all that much. Sounds like a great idea for a thesis or book however!
Hardly failing? What about Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, New Zealand, Denmark, Philippines, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Belgium, South Africa or the Netherlands? Hint: They all have better gender equality than the US. Have you ever visited any of these places, let alone can locate these places on a map?
Yet, why don't we allow women to get Football scholarships or serve on the front lines of combat as we do men? Do we pay women the same rates as men for the same jobs and education? Why do racial minorities get preference for college? Why aren't women equal in the factories doing hard labor, except when we needed them in World War II?
It's no secret Iran is behind us in social evolution, as they are in many areas. That doesn't mean the people don't have the will or desire to change. The idiots who demand we put sanctions on them should look right in the mirror.
You honestly can't tell me that all the increasingly common gore in the movies, video games, etc. is having a lasting effect on most people's psyche and makes them less human. I would imagine the same thing could be said regardless of how disturbing it was or if it were sexual. Think of doctors who perform autopsies every day - murder, suicide victims, children, etc. Are they more dehumanized? What about trauma doctors? They, like these contractors, are doing something for a better good. I think this boils down to a jealous ex-contractor who is pissed he/she didn't get the new lavish employee benefits program and severance packages that was reported here not long ago.
People should also realize that if you are ever involuntarily committed, you automatically lose your ability to own or purchase firearms in the US.
Yet we're not worried about a huge force like Russia having nukes? The same Russians who are great friends with Iran and Syria? And can you remind me who was the only country who ever dropped nuclear bombs on another country?
It's too bad that Iran will never be given the chance for developing nuclear technology with their thriving scientific endeavors and their new space program.
Obama talks out his ass too. The police state has increased dramatically under his watch. Whistleblowers, leakers, spying, assassinations, erosion of civil liberties, illegal wars, you won't get anything positive out of either of them.
Not unless Rumsfeld, Clinton and Obama are included as well. By all accounts, Obama has been WORSE than Bush concerning leakers, war crimes, cyber warfare, etc.
Damn, and all this time I was hoping for a counter-cyber attack to play Aerosmith's Pink on all the Whitehouse's computers.
Does that statistic about Comcast include people like me, who canceled their TV service and simply wanted broadband Internet, yet get charged for basic cable ($20/mo) in addition to my cable bill that I have no choice but to pay?
Which one, Jurassic Park or Titanic?
Ladies and gentlemen, this is an Apple, and this is an Orange. They are both fruit. That does not make sense. Therefore, you must acquit!
I knew it! More proof he's a robot. Wait until he interfaces with the DOD mainframe and starts World War 3!
I check for leaks, and if I can't do my job because of the bloody obstacle course you've made your yard into, then I just write it down as uncheckable and you're on your own.
So what you're saying is now nobody checks for leaks? Somehow I don't think this will end well, especially with electronics in close proximity.
It seems you somehow think that Google only operates in countries with flawless human rights records.
The point I'm making is we're dealing with international cartels who operate world wide in countries where you DON'T get a fair trial, let alone a trial.
Looks at Google Finance... nope, Google aids and abets criminals.
One innocent person spied on, arrested or charged with the help of Google to advance this "don't be evil" agenda is one too many.
You can't be evil to fight evil. You're passing ones and zeroes back and forth for crying out loud...
I see a nasty relationship-ending fight ahead as she uses VI and he uses Emacs!
Sounds like some incredible sex to me.