> Disenfranchising "enemies" of your politcal group is usually seen as a Bad Thing
Interesting. Since when was White or Black or Asian a political group?
> especially given what they were sentenced for (mostly drug crimes) are not seen > as crimes by everyone
Ah... but see, that's not how it works in the U.S. of A. Regardless if a crime is not seen as a crime by everyone, it is still a crime and is punishable under the law.
> porn is typically far less disturbing to a kid than the evening news.
So I take it you've shown lots of porn to kids. Moron.
OK... from raising a daughter I've noticed a few things. Kids have an inherent understanding of the consequences of violence. They inherently understand that if they do violence they will usually get violence in return. They do not inherently understand the societal and health consequences of sex and/or sexual/sexy acts.
Those that commit felonies lose their right to vote. Not just black felons or hispanic felons -- all felons. What does the race of the felon have to do with your argument? Once they serve their time (sometimes including parole/probation), they get this right back.
From what I understand, 14 states continue to disenfranchise convicted felons even after they have completed their sentences (including parole/probation). While this is clearly wrong, it's an equal opportunity screwing-over. Race is not a factor.//Signed//
I really am tired of all this self loathing. I'm going to drive my Hummer (in need of a major tune-up) around the corner (maybe 200 yards) to the store to buy some more of those old AMDs that would ignite. I'm using them in a new rig to heat my home. It's friggin cold here (global warming... pfft!).
Goatse is only really bad because we are conditioned as a society to think it is bad. Kids have very little of that conditioning yet. They usually only apply context to things via the reactions of the ADULTS around them.
I completely understand what you've said and agree with most of it (in fact, I too have a 6 yr old and live by similar "rules" in my house), but...
GOATSE MAN! GOATSE!!!!! That shit changes your life when you see it. I mean... AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Let the kids deal with it. Bullying is part of growing up. It's how many of us learned to deal with conflict. In my day, if you were the target of bullying, there were three things you could do -- 1) continue to be bullied 2) fight back or 3) tell the teacher/principal/parents. Only one of these usually gives you a positive outcome (ummm... it's number two BTW).
I was once the target of a bully when I lived in Germany. There was this kid "God Damn it Jamie" (because that's what his Mom always yelled from the balcony -- "God damn it Jamie, get your ass in the house", "God damn it Jamie, I told you not to get into a fight", etc.) who would beat my ass daily on the housing complex playground. Initially, I just let him whoop me hoping he'd eventually get bored. When that didn't happen, I told my Mom. She told me I needed to deal with it on my own -- that she wouldn't always be there to intervene. I cried and cried because my Mom wouldn't help me. What was I to do?
Well... everyone knows what's next. One day I snapped. I got on top of "God Damn It Jamie", grabbed two handfuls of his curly locks, and commenced to bashing his head into the pavement. My Dad had to pull me off of him.
Needless to say "God Damn It Jamie" never messed with me again. But there was another great benefit to my cracking his melon... I gained confidence in myself. Because of this gained confidence, I put off a different vibe -- one that was not as compatible with being bullied. Now, this isn't to say I was never again the target off bullying, but I knew I could fight back and that knowledge probably kept me out of the sights of more bullies than I know.
Look... life is hard. If cyber-bullying is the worst thing a kid in school has to worry about, he should consider himself lucky. We Americans are becoming incredibly soft. A law to protect kids from cyber-bullying is not only ridiculous, it's dangerous (insert slippery slope reference). Let the kids deal with it. They're much stronger and smarter than we give them credit for.
I'm just nitpicking here, but the RIAA has nothing to do with this. I see this all the time on slashdot. The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) is not the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). Granted... they might as well be considered one in the same what with all the interlocking corporate boards and such.
How could it be that a Republican introduced a piece of legislation like this? From my slashdot mind-meld, I was taught that all Republicans are evil and wish to take away all of my rights. Oh yeah... and they're ignorant of the internet.
This still leaves the problem of why the USA has been the only (supposedly:-)) developed country where this has happened. There must be some factor producing this particular symptom of future shock.
While I don't agree "future shock" exists as much as has been stated here, I will offer up a reason for a "large religiously motivated subculture."
The U.S. was founded by those seeking religious freedom. It was woven into the very fabric that made up early Americans. Being religious (read Christian) IS American, whether one likes it or not. I enjoy the freedom to practice my religion without fear of persecution. My father did. His father did. Etc. It has always been that way here (Christian). I'm glad it's that way.
That was beautiful! Truly. Too bad its an uphill battle. Slashdot's comments are so full of self-righteous bullshit these days.
It's funny. I'm an aetheist yet find myself constantly defending religion. I am also open-minded. I can fully accept that I may be wrong and I am confortable with that (I still think I'm right though...).
I've also drank too much beer this evening and should stop.
Yeah, I've pretty much decided it's going to take six figures (or damn close to it) to get me up there.
My conclusion exactly. Last year when I was contemplating returning to the U.S., I turned down several offers from the Beltway. $96k was the highest and almost got me. Thanks for info on Norfold/Va. Beach.
This I know. Unfortunately, neither my wife nor I have any interest in the beltway (or even close to it). If worse comes to worst, I can be one of those idiots with a clearance!;-)
Exactly right. Plus, shopping on base is much cheaper in Hawaii (commissary, PX/BX, and gas). Just look at the price of milk in the commissary and off-base (even with the kamaaina discount).
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> Disenfranchising "enemies" of your politcal group is usually seen as a Bad Thing
Interesting. Since when was White or Black or Asian a political group?
> especially given what they were sentenced for (mostly drug crimes) are not seen
> as crimes by everyone
Ah... but see, that's not how it works in the U.S. of A. Regardless if a crime is not seen as a crime by everyone, it is still a crime and is punishable under the law.
> porn is typically far less disturbing to a kid than the evening news.
So I take it you've shown lots of porn to kids. Moron.
OK... from raising a daughter I've noticed a few things. Kids have an inherent understanding of the consequences of violence. They inherently understand that if they do violence they will usually get violence in return. They do not inherently understand the societal and health consequences of sex and/or sexual/sexy acts.
Those that commit felonies lose their right to vote. Not just black felons or hispanic felons -- all felons. What does the race of the felon have to do with your argument? Once they serve their time (sometimes including parole/probation), they get this right back.
//Signed//
From what I understand, 14 states continue to disenfranchise convicted felons even after they have completed their sentences (including parole/probation). While this is clearly wrong, it's an equal opportunity screwing-over. Race is not a factor.
I really am tired of all this self loathing. I'm going to drive my Hummer (in need of a major tune-up) around the corner (maybe 200 yards) to the store to buy some more of those old AMDs that would ignite. I'm using them in a new rig to heat my home. It's friggin cold here (global warming... pfft!).
That actually took longer than I thought. I still like my Xbox Media Center Xbox original better.
Goatse is only really bad because we are conditioned as a society to think it is bad. Kids have very little of that conditioning yet. They usually only apply context to things via the reactions of the ADULTS around them.
I completely understand what you've said and agree with most of it (in fact, I too have a 6 yr old and live by similar "rules" in my house), but...
GOATSE MAN! GOATSE!!!!! That shit changes your life when you see it. I mean... AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Let the kids deal with it. Bullying is part of growing up. It's how many of us learned to deal with conflict. In my day, if you were the target of bullying, there were three things you could do -- 1) continue to be bullied 2) fight back or 3) tell the teacher/principal/parents. Only one of these usually gives you a positive outcome (ummm... it's number two BTW).
I was once the target of a bully when I lived in Germany. There was this kid "God Damn it Jamie" (because that's what his Mom always yelled from the balcony -- "God damn it Jamie, get your ass in the house", "God damn it Jamie, I told you not to get into a fight", etc.) who would beat my ass daily on the housing complex playground. Initially, I just let him whoop me hoping he'd eventually get bored. When that didn't happen, I told my Mom. She told me I needed to deal with it on my own -- that she wouldn't always be there to intervene. I cried and cried because my Mom wouldn't help me. What was I to do?
Well... everyone knows what's next. One day I snapped. I got on top of "God Damn It Jamie", grabbed two handfuls of his curly locks, and commenced to bashing his head into the pavement. My Dad had to pull me off of him.
Needless to say "God Damn It Jamie" never messed with me again. But there was another great benefit to my cracking his melon... I gained confidence in myself. Because of this gained confidence, I put off a different vibe -- one that was not as compatible with being bullied. Now, this isn't to say I was never again the target off bullying, but I knew I could fight back and that knowledge probably kept me out of the sights of more bullies than I know.
Look... life is hard. If cyber-bullying is the worst thing a kid in school has to worry about, he should consider himself lucky. We Americans are becoming incredibly soft. A law to protect kids from cyber-bullying is not only ridiculous, it's dangerous (insert slippery slope reference). Let the kids deal with it. They're much stronger and smarter than we give them credit for.
I'm just nitpicking here, but the RIAA has nothing to do with this. I see this all the time on slashdot. The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) is not the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). Granted... they might as well be considered one in the same what with all the interlocking corporate boards and such.
So... nevermind. I guess you are correct.
Well... shut my mouth!
phunctor,
That was excellent.
Holy crap! A voice of sanity. Thank you Reverberant. Thank you.
I think your defending this knucklehead may show why you're homeless.
1729,
That was excellent.
And...
Here's an idea. Racial profiling. It works. Really...
Please. There was more truth coming out of the Swift Boat Vets than the "public communications" you place in such regard.
Need I say Rathergate? Or memogate? Or [insert any one of the recent "exaggerated" news items]. It's obvious where you're coming from.
How could it be that a Republican introduced a piece of legislation like this? From my slashdot mind-meld, I was taught that all Republicans are evil and wish to take away all of my rights. Oh yeah... and they're ignorant of the internet.
Flame on!
There is no "right" to anonymity anywhere that I am aware of.
Correct me if I am wrong. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
(BTW, privacy != anonymity)
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Repeating yourself I see. ;-)
This still leaves the problem of why the USA has been the only (supposedly:-)) developed country where this has happened. There must be some factor producing this particular symptom of future shock.
While I don't agree "future shock" exists as much as has been stated here, I will offer up a reason for a "large religiously motivated subculture."
The U.S. was founded by those seeking religious freedom. It was woven into the very fabric that made up early Americans. Being religious (read Christian) IS American, whether one likes it or not. I enjoy the freedom to practice my religion without fear of persecution. My father did. His father did. Etc. It has always been that way here (Christian). I'm glad it's that way.
(BTW... I'm atheist.)
That was beautiful! Truly. Too bad its an uphill battle. Slashdot's comments are so full of self-righteous bullshit these days.
It's funny. I'm an aetheist yet find myself constantly defending religion. I am also open-minded. I can fully accept that I may be wrong and I am confortable with that (I still think I'm right though...).
I've also drank too much beer this evening and should stop.
Yeah, I've pretty much decided it's going to take six figures (or damn close to it) to get me up there.
My conclusion exactly. Last year when I was contemplating returning to the U.S., I turned down several offers from the Beltway. $96k was the highest and almost got me. Thanks for info on Norfold/Va. Beach.
This I know. Unfortunately, neither my wife nor I have any interest in the beltway (or even close to it). If worse comes to worst, I can be one of those idiots with a clearance! ;-)
Exactly right. Plus, shopping on base is much cheaper in Hawaii (commissary, PX/BX, and gas). Just look at the price of milk in the commissary and off-base (even with the kamaaina discount).
I think a more apt title was "Tech Gimp".
HE HE HE. I'm pretty much the same, although I go by the unofficial title of "All-purpose lackey".
Telecommuting in the position I currently fill is impossible. Some of the job entails work on a couple of different classified military networks.
Hey... don't take this the wrong way, but I'm not THAT far out of touch. I have lived in the states before. ;-)