Except the huge Apple part of the marketplace? And keep in mind that the EU already mandates USB, which certainly pushes manufacturers in that direction.
The fact that they are mandating a connector without any kind of independent or government test to find the best one that meets their goals tells me that something stinks.
Taking away that role in society from the individual to be replaced by impersonal taxation denies us the joy of giving, as well as building an unfortunate sense of entitlement in the receiver.
While I agree with that sentiment, I feel that it is warranted given the current state of regulation. The government seriously restricts what we as citizens can and cannot do to make ends meet... gone are the days where it is possible for someone to disappear into the bush to forage when times are tough. I'm not waxing nostalgic for the days of crop failures equaling widespread starvation, but there is something rather rude about telling someone that they cannot raise their own food and livestock on their own property - if they even have property - and then also telling them that they are on their own if they can't earn enough money to feed themselves.
Even the issue of property ownership... those with real estate get all sorts of government protection for their property. If they get this additional granted right from government, then why not all sorts of other granted rights? It's almost completely arbitrary once you stray off of the "protecting natural rights" path of limiting government.
There is almost no moral or practical difference concerning Apple between regulating the market such that a patent is worthless and simply taking away the patent and putting it in the public domain. Why in the world would they standardize on an inferior connector when they could just swipe Apple's?
It violates no natural rights, but it's not very compassionate. I'm actually a supporter of government-sponsored charity, even though it involves coercion.
Fair enough. I'm afraid I didn't get where you were coming from. I think we agree - I'm not a staunch libertarian. Once you implement something like property rights (not to mention property tax!), you pretty much sign a social contract to help those who lose out as a result of your legislation.
The fact that we have natural rights does not preclude us from making other laws. Are you serious or trying to build a straw man?
By the way, I would like very much if someone would like to come safely hunt or trap the deer and rabbits that are eating my garden. I have a neighbor with crops in the front yard. Eclectic, but whatever. There are no cows, but one lady (same as the crops) does have chickens in a movable pen. Another guy moved up from Texas and had chickens for a while, but he seems to have given that up.
Natural rights are those that cannot be taken away by others, not a declaration of entitlements. Someone else cannot take your liberty, but you are welcome to chain yourself to a fireplug.
You wouldn't believe the amazing stuff they throw away... stepper motors, servo control boards, embedded controllers, cameras, 20-year-old circuit boards crawling with big, easy to solder discrete components...If I didn't have kids, a wife, and a house to soak up all of my spare time I'd be making all sorts of cool stuff. Some of my more "burning man" colleagues do just that.
I think it is very telling that my current mind-project is a robotic laundry-folder.;p
I went to in NYC only took cash but both had ATM right outside the door
THOSE people have it figured out... why pay 2% to the credit card companies when your customers will pay in cash and throw in an extra $2.50 for the privilege?
I have this mount for my Rascal for my smart phone. If I time it just right, I can order the food just as the lift on my minivan is lowering my scooter down to the pavement, and they are calling my name just as I roll through the door.
Now please excuse me, as all this typing has left me out of breath.
Pffft. Everyone with an iPhone gets a blue screen. My phone is built with a CRT - they only make those at this one old Soviet factory that they recently found.
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Except the huge Apple part of the marketplace? And keep in mind that the EU already mandates USB, which certainly pushes manufacturers in that direction.
The fact that they are mandating a connector without any kind of independent or government test to find the best one that meets their goals tells me that something stinks.
Taking away that role in society from the individual to be replaced by impersonal taxation denies us the joy of giving, as well as building an unfortunate sense of entitlement in the receiver.
While I agree with that sentiment, I feel that it is warranted given the current state of regulation. The government seriously restricts what we as citizens can and cannot do to make ends meet... gone are the days where it is possible for someone to disappear into the bush to forage when times are tough. I'm not waxing nostalgic for the days of crop failures equaling widespread starvation, but there is something rather rude about telling someone that they cannot raise their own food and livestock on their own property - if they even have property - and then also telling them that they are on their own if they can't earn enough money to feed themselves.
Even the issue of property ownership... those with real estate get all sorts of government protection for their property. If they get this additional granted right from government, then why not all sorts of other granted rights? It's almost completely arbitrary once you stray off of the "protecting natural rights" path of limiting government.
There is almost no moral or practical difference concerning Apple between regulating the market such that a patent is worthless and simply taking away the patent and putting it in the public domain. Why in the world would they standardize on an inferior connector when they could just swipe Apple's?
Fair enough, but just because most countries don't respect natural rights, doesn't mean there isn't a whole ideology built around them.
It violates no natural rights, but it's not very compassionate. I'm actually a supporter of government-sponsored charity, even though it involves coercion.
That is at the least unethical.
Fair enough. I'm afraid I didn't get where you were coming from. I think we agree - I'm not a staunch libertarian. Once you implement something like property rights (not to mention property tax!), you pretty much sign a social contract to help those who lose out as a result of your legislation.
The fact that we have natural rights does not preclude us from making other laws. Are you serious or trying to build a straw man?
By the way, I would like very much if someone would like to come safely hunt or trap the deer and rabbits that are eating my garden. I have a neighbor with crops in the front yard. Eclectic, but whatever. There are no cows, but one lady (same as the crops) does have chickens in a movable pen. Another guy moved up from Texas and had chickens for a while, but he seems to have given that up.
It is exactly because natural rights are violable that it is important to protect them.
Your "right to life" is not a directive to the rest of us to keep you alive, it is a directive to the rest of us not to actively try to kill you.
Natural rights are those that cannot be taken away by others, not a declaration of entitlements. Someone else cannot take your liberty, but you are welcome to chain yourself to a fireplug.
I usually find LMGTFY a bit obnoxious, but in this case it is the top hit for "take point". Goodness.
I do the same thing as a design judge for Formula SAE
I went through that competition about 15 years ago. You guys were harsh :)
You wouldn't believe the amazing stuff they throw away... stepper motors, servo control boards, embedded controllers, cameras, 20-year-old circuit boards crawling with big, easy to solder discrete components...If I didn't have kids, a wife, and a house to soak up all of my spare time I'd be making all sorts of cool stuff. Some of my more "burning man" colleagues do just that.
I think it is very telling that my current mind-project is a robotic laundry-folder. ;p
I don't really know about Peter Luger, but the Carnegie Deli is in a pretty safe location. Not a lot of "punks" live on that block :)
365lbs. I got an insane coupon last night for Burger King. I need to have my sail-maker make me some more pants.
I guess that's true, but I don't go out of my way to hit cash-only restaurants in dodgy neighborhoods.
You aren't enough of a man to be me. About 350lbs short, I suspect.
You win.
My home phone has a _string_.
I went to in NYC only took cash but both had ATM right outside the door
THOSE people have it figured out... why pay 2% to the credit card companies when your customers will pay in cash and throw in an extra $2.50 for the privilege?
While you are waiting in line, the guy that came in behind you is ordering and paying on his phone and his stuff is ready before yours.
At least, I think that is the point.
Why can't I just get a 5 cent thingy to put on my keychain, then?
Feature phone? Feature phone? The only "feature" I need is "phone calls". I'm still using my Star Tac, and I likes it!
I have this mount for my Rascal for my smart phone. If I time it just right, I can order the food just as the lift on my minivan is lowering my scooter down to the pavement, and they are calling my name just as I roll through the door.
Now please excuse me, as all this typing has left me out of breath.
Pffft. Everyone with an iPhone gets a blue screen. My phone is built with a CRT - they only make those at this one old Soviet factory that they recently found.