The flaw in your arguement is the phrase "generally some social good". An ideology is usually identified by what it considers a social good, or in some cases social evil. Politics exists because people duke it out over how to define what a social good is and what, if any, social good(s) they and their fellow humans ought to pursue.
"In a perfect world a large portion of America wouldn't have any voice in government at all, because they are so twisted, evil, judgmental, greedy, and vicious they should be locked away in pyschiatric wards." What you're really saying is that people who don't agree with your viewpoints and your viewpoints alone are obviously crazy and should be disposed of to prevent dissent and trouble. Herr Hitler and Comrade Stalin proudly support you.
Spyware-lovin' Apple exec - Steve Jobs Chair-throwing Microsoft attack monkey - Steve Balmer Incredibly creepy lead singer of Aerosmith - Steve(n) Tyler My very strange possibly crazy uncle - Steve Cunningham
The lesson to be learned here is to be wary of anyone named Steve.
Two cannibals walk into a restauraunt and take a seat. A nervous waiter explains that the only thing the restauraunt could possibly offer them is a missionary from Prague willing to sacrifice himself. The cannibals exchange glances and one tells the waiter "Yeah, I guess we could split the Czech."
I'm not advocating smothering the kid, but parents still have the responsibility to keep an eye on what their kid is doing. Letting the kid do whatever he or she wants is oft-times as bad as smothering the kid.
Why the flamebait rating? Parent brings up a good point, if in a roundabout way. When did it become the government's job/responsibilty to raise your kids? To borrow the phrase "Forget the village, where are the damn parents?"
Ah, the time-honored concept of senior pranks. Here are some I've either done or saw firsthand: 1) Stealing handicapped parking signs from parking lots and relocating them to school parking lots. In the same vein, creating a stencil of the handicapped-parking symbol and tagging random parking spaces in public lots. 2) Writing "Class of {Insert graudation year here}" in Round-Up on the school lawn. 3) Zip-tie all double doors in the school 4) Black-out windshields of teachers/principals with black shoe polish
Why is this sad? If we can keep their efforts focused on useless schemes, it'll keep them from actually doing anything effective to limit access to information.
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American society has an odd view of money. We all want to be rich, but God have mercy on the soul of those who become rich before we do.
I figured as much. I just felt someone should point out the logical (if extreme) extention of his arguement to him.
The flaw in your arguement is the phrase "generally some social good". An ideology is usually identified by what it considers a social good, or in some cases social evil. Politics exists because people duke it out over how to define what a social good is and what, if any, social good(s) they and their fellow humans ought to pursue.
"In a perfect world a large portion of America wouldn't have any voice in government at all, because they are so twisted, evil, judgmental, greedy, and vicious they should be locked away in pyschiatric wards."
What you're really saying is that people who don't agree with your viewpoints and your viewpoints alone are obviously crazy and should be disposed of to prevent dissent and trouble. Herr Hitler and Comrade Stalin proudly support you.
You're forgetting all of their mutant minions inevitably created via radiation exposure.
Hey, it's the Customary Historic Slashdot Way to report the news.
Damn genetic engineers...
How are you posting?
Pink Floyd's Brick in the Wall never seemed more appropriate...
They can't fly but man can they march!
Use the duping artifact to double or triple that value.
Except you can't edit him to make fun of other people.
That's no galaxy....
By your logic, we should consider training wheels for bicycles "dead technology" because only beginners use them.
Spyware-lovin' Apple exec - Steve Jobs
Chair-throwing Microsoft attack monkey - Steve Balmer
Incredibly creepy lead singer of Aerosmith - Steve(n) Tyler
My very strange possibly crazy uncle - Steve Cunningham
The lesson to be learned here is to be wary of anyone named Steve.
You're gonna need a bigger DVD player...
Grilfriend? Wife? You made a wrong turn somewhere. This is Slashdot.
Two cannibals walk into a restauraunt and take a seat. A nervous waiter explains that the only thing the restauraunt could possibly offer them is a missionary from Prague willing to sacrifice himself. The cannibals exchange glances and one tells the waiter "Yeah, I guess we could split the Czech."
Brings new meaning to the phrase "Over one million served"...
That was the point of my post. Why in the name of all that is holy is the government dicking around with this?
I'm not advocating smothering the kid, but parents still have the responsibility to keep an eye on what their kid is doing. Letting the kid do whatever he or she wants is oft-times as bad as smothering the kid.
Why the flamebait rating? Parent brings up a good point, if in a roundabout way. When did it become the government's job/responsibilty to raise your kids? To borrow the phrase "Forget the village, where are the damn parents?"
Ah, the time-honored concept of senior pranks. Here are some I've either done or saw firsthand:
1) Stealing handicapped parking signs from parking lots and relocating them to school parking lots. In the same vein, creating a stencil of the handicapped-parking symbol and tagging random parking spaces in public lots.
2) Writing "Class of {Insert graudation year here}" in Round-Up on the school lawn.
3) Zip-tie all double doors in the school
4) Black-out windshields of teachers/principals with black shoe polish
Why is this sad? If we can keep their efforts focused on useless schemes, it'll keep them from actually doing anything effective to limit access to information.
This is Slashdot. Since when has balance been the issue here?
I know a couple of illegal Kung-Fu moves too...