Everyone who isn't paying the taxes they're supposed to be deserves to be found out. People who cheat on their taxes just make the rest of us pay more.
You fail justice. Hard.
I'm pretty sure everyone else will agree that with the amount of money the government wastes or just plains steals, the less you have to pay (by any means), the better. Therefore, you are championing for an unjust system because it makes life slightly better for yourself. (insert godwinn-comparison here)
I thought "fishing expeditions" were clearly a violation of unreasonable search and siezure.
Oh, wait. What's that you say? They might catch terrorists? Why, in that case, citizen #83264967 stands ready for duty! Just let me chug some victory gin before we get those bastards.
//yeah, I should probably be less cranky given that my work weed ends in 1h2m:)
Freedom of speech isn't the same thing as freedom from consequences - reasonable or otherwise.
If someone brings you to trial, and the court rules that you did something wrong, then you are subject to their will. That is the exact opposite of freedom. This is not a difficult concept.
The 1st Amendment does NOT let you assist others in breaking their NDAs. It's against the law to publish trade secrets
There's been no amendment to the Constitution that alters any part of the first amendment. As it is the source of all law, any federal law (trade secrets) that contradicts it is void. It's just that nobody notices.
The iraqis are doing a remarkable job of it. And with far less resources than we have. And they don't have the family factor that a good number of army soldiers would refuse to deliberately kill americans.
Take a look at the progress of states that eventually got to instituting far-off prison camps and bread lines. Things went from "bad" to "terrible" very quickly. At the risk of godwinning this thread, early 20th century Germany's 9/11 took place in 1933 (the reichtag fire). Within 6 years they had declared war and in 12 had been completely defeated.
No it does not. The constitution is the tree from which all other law is derived. Until an amendment is passed which changes this, there is no grey area.
The constitution guarantees nothing to them
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial." All. Nowhere does it say this protection is for US citizens only.
Hello. What are you referring to? The guys at Gitmo having to salute an American flag and stand in an air conditioned room?
Sure you can, get all of the government fax numbers you can find and send em to junk faxers along with links to apporpriate.gov websites so the faxers can create that all important relationship. You would then expect that the FCC will reconsider the regulations.
Or, just as likely, you'll find yourself going to pound-me-in-the-ass "terrorist" prison.
I never memorized down that far, but all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable really stands out. Those guys were fucking geniuses.
From the article:the Department of Justice consented to EFF's filing them under seal -- a well-established procedure that prohibits public access and permits only the judge and the litigants to see the evidence.
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Everyone who isn't paying the taxes they're supposed to be deserves to be found out. People who cheat on their taxes just make the rest of us pay more.
You fail justice. Hard.
I'm pretty sure everyone else will agree that with the amount of money the government wastes or just plains steals, the less you have to pay (by any means), the better. Therefore, you are championing for an unjust system because it makes life slightly better for yourself. (insert godwinn-comparison here)
I thought "fishing expeditions" were clearly a violation of unreasonable search and siezure.
//yeah, I should probably be less cranky given that my work weed ends in 1h2m :)
Oh, wait. What's that you say? They might catch terrorists? Why, in that case, citizen #83264967 stands ready for duty! Just let me chug some victory gin before we get those bastards.
Poor Mystic Quest :(
It's like that wierd uncle no one talks to at family get-togethers.
Ten minutes.
(Results 1 - 10 of about 10,500,000 for us friendly fire deaths iraq.)
The public... they've adapted!
Screw the other stingy mods. I roffled :)
Just because the government doesn't intend to follow the law doesn't mean they'll let the peons do the same. "Do what I say, not what I do..."
That is amazing. I knew that Microsoft could influence governments, but whoa, this is too much.
Exactly. My first thought was a Vader-esque "Impressive... most impressive..."
You must be new to The People's Republic.
Their government doesn't take too kindly to wise-asses getting around the intent of the law. Enjoy your gulag!
money
The first line is absolutely priceless :) Quote of the month, at least!
The First Amendment applies to the Government for one thing.
This story is about apple filing a lawsuit. Courts are most definitely a part of the government.
You have absolutely no rights to come over to my house and say whatever you please.
Incorrect.
If I take offense at what you say I can ask you to leave,
Correct.
So the constitution contradicts itself? Great... that means it was all a crapshoot from the beginning anyway.
Freedom of speech isn't the same thing as freedom from consequences - reasonable or otherwise.
If someone brings you to trial, and the court rules that you did something wrong, then you are subject to their will. That is the exact opposite of freedom. This is not a difficult concept.
The 1st Amendment does NOT let you assist others in breaking their NDAs. It's against the law to publish trade secrets
There's been no amendment to the Constitution that alters any part of the first amendment. As it is the source of all law, any federal law (trade secrets) that contradicts it is void. It's just that nobody notices.
Cliche, yes. But true. Throwing up more doors is only going to add another layer of UI headache, and it won't do anything to address the issue of say, FBI agents losing their laptops in bars...(http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/07/18/fb i_loses_hundreds_of_laptops/)
Teh galaxies are dividing by zero!!!!oneone
The iraqis are doing a remarkable job of it. And with far less resources than we have. And they don't have the family factor that a good number of army soldiers would refuse to deliberately kill americans.
Take a look at the progress of states that eventually got to instituting far-off prison camps and bread lines. Things went from "bad" to "terrible" very quickly. At the risk of godwinning this thread, early 20th century Germany's 9/11 took place in 1933 (the reichtag fire). Within 6 years they had declared war and in 12 had been completely defeated.
Trying to wage war against the US muddles this.
No it does not. The constitution is the tree from which all other law is derived. Until an amendment is passed which changes this, there is no grey area.
The constitution guarantees nothing to them
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial." All. Nowhere does it say this protection is for US citizens only.
Hello. What are you referring to? The guys at Gitmo having to salute an American flag and stand in an air conditioned room?
How about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterboarding ? And that's just what's made public.
There seemed to be plenty of protests during both of those.
In New York, protestors were detained for 24 hours in unsanity conditions without charges before they were released. Just because they could be.
You can't help him! Right now he's being coccooned, just like the others!
Sure you can, get all of the government fax numbers you can find and send em to junk faxers along with links to apporpriate .gov websites so the faxers can create that all important relationship. You would then expect that the FCC will reconsider the regulations.
Or, just as likely, you'll find yourself going to pound-me-in-the-ass "terrorist" prison.
That's the point. That a trite, clumsy quote can so accurately sum up the situation is what makes it insightful.
I never memorized down that far, but all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable really stands out. Those guys were fucking geniuses.
Yes, making information public is important
lol...
From the article: the Department of Justice consented to EFF's filing them under seal -- a well-established procedure that prohibits public access and permits only the judge and the litigants to see the evidence.