No, you're just too stupid to understand the laws. I find that to be a common factor amongst anti-government, anti-capitalism, anti-corporatism, anti-anything-that-doesn't-say-"organic"-or-"revolution" fear-mongers. If you'd limit yourself to criticizing actual violations of laws, you'd look a lot less silly.
Here in the developed world, this $2 device will cost $1000, because it will be classified as a medical device and thus require lots of testing to satisfy the FDA, and kickbacks to keep the opticians from trying to ban it due to it stealing their jobs.
So just call it a "health supplement" and you'll be good to go.
I don't think you understand how statistics work. People have fallen out of aircraft with no parachute and survived. Personal anecdotes don't mean shit when we're discussing track-records or quality control issues.
College is a mix of vocational training (particularly important for some professions) and personal growth in the "learn to be a good citizen" sense.
Apparently, you've never been to any kind of protest. Good citizens my ass.
I've found that college/university is generally only good for a few fields, such as medicine, law, physics, and a handful of others. For most people, college is just an excuse to party, avoid working for a few years longer, and feel superior to those who didn't go.
Arguing yes, but asserting your rights, absolutely not. Getting arrested isn't the end of the world.
We're making the same argument, then. Sure, tell them you think they're wrong. Tell them that you're complying with their orders only because they're in a position of authority. Asserting your rights won't get you arrested - being a dick, arguing endlessly, and refusing to comply will.
That also answers your question about "what are you going to sue for". I think you misunderstood my position - I certainly wasn't suggesting complying without making at least a cursory objection.
Or you could just get the officers badge number, write down a detailed summary of events, ask some bystanders if you could use them as witnesses, and then sue the police department for infringing on your rights.
Arguing with a cop is ALWAYS a bad idea. Do what you're told, take notes, and sort it out after. Anything else will just aggravate the situation.
The same BATFE that ruled that a shoe lace can make a machine gun
And the problem with that is.... ?
I mean, I think the word "machinegun" is completely outdated, and most people apply it incorrectly, but other than that they're completely right. This is no different than filing down the seer on a trigger mech in order to make an AR-15 go from semi-auto to full auto. It doesn't matter HOW you do it - what matters is whether it can fire multiple shots with one pull of the trigger.
Don't delete any photos. Get a copy of The Photographer's Right from http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm [krages.com], and stick it in your camera bag if you're worried. Just because some rentacop has an attitude doesn't mean you need to change your behavior.
Good advice. Also, get a bottle of K-Y jelly, and stick it right beside The Photographer's Rights. It might be a good idea to pre-lube your anus prior to starting the argument, in case they decide not to let you keep the bottle after your arrest.
The question is not whether or not actions have consequences! The question, try to pay attention here you drooling moron, the question is, whether the consequences are JUST!
If I punch you in the mouth for being a clueless, condescending, insulting jackass, I'd say that's just. Moreover, I'm willing to accept the repercussions of that action, even if it means being charged with assault. YMMV.
Mature people such as you are the ones who accept injustice.
No, we're the ones who define it. We're the ones whose opinions and actions matter, because we're the ones who make and enforce the rules. You can feel free to act like a rebellious teenager and "go against the grain" - just don't be surprised when you get smacked down for stepping over the line.
Remember the proverb... better be silent and let people think you're an idiot... than talking and proving their point
Congrats, your ability to butcher a proverb is surpassed only by that of a certain ex-President. The remainder of your comment is just icing on the cake.
Any individual person who has never done such a thing has ignored another person doing so, covered up for another person doing so, and so on. And hence is just as bad if not worse.
You're listing off the basic requirements - the selection process is something else entirely. I almost ended up being a cop, before changing my mind at the last minute. While a large percentage of the population can meet the basic requirements, I was quite shocked by how many get weeded out during the selection process. I started testing with a group of about 30. During the aptitude testing and written report stage we lost 5. The physical testing eliminated 3. The scenario test eliminated 3 more. So before we even got to sit down for an interview, more than 30% of the applicants had been weeded out. From there you go on to do 2 or 3 rounds of interviews, background checks, reliability assessments... and a psychological screening (performed by a professional psychiatrist). I'm not sure what the rejection rate actually is, but it must be quite high.
Oh, and as for higher-education - the police forces around here require either a college-level policing course, or "life experience". These requirements are not written down, but it's widely known to the point that even police recruiters will warn you about them. The result is that the majority of applicants are college graduates, despite the fact that - technically speaking - you don't even have to graduate highschool in order to apply.
I refused to pop my trunk. I politely told them if they get a search warrant from a judge, then I'll open the car, but I will not submit to an warrantless search. So they punished me.
Naw, you punished yourself. You could have popped the trunk and been on your way 5 minutes later - instead you chose to play the martyr. It seems to me that you get a kick out of being "oppressed".
But his linkedin says he's a licensed private investigator, and in many areas where it's otherwise impossible, a valid PI license sometimes allows a person to carry concealed.
In order to get a concealed carry permit in Canada, you have to either be the Queen, or turn water into wine. Otherwise, it aint happening. But a concealed carry permit has nothing to do with whether or not you can OWN firearms. And our gun laws are stupid enough that even a person who is fully licensed and has their weapons stored in a safe and responsible manner could probably be charged if the police really wanted to do it.
Actually, it works out to be more than 47% because of the way the populations are divided. West Africa has the largest population, followed by the north, and the east comes in third.
It was in the dead-paper edition of scientific american - before the internet. You know, when people actually READ entire articles.
Calm down gramps. No need to get upset by these new-fangled inter-tubes.
But why don't you do the opposite - show a study that shows people use solar power in 110F heat to cook their meals.
Ah, the old "I'm right until you prove me wrong!" line of argument. Neat. Are you an evangelical christian by any chance?
By the way, if you go up to my previous comment, there's a bit of text there which is a different color and underlined. That's what we call a "hyperlink". If you click on it (yes, with the left button) it will take you to other pages, where you can find relevant information. Think of it like a card in one of those library catalogs you're used to, but more convenient.
Better yet, why don't *you* use one if it's so practical?
Because i don't live in a third-world nation. Duh.
Studies show that "studies show" is a phrase that gets used far too often as an attempt to quickly end a discussion. If you could link to those studies, that would be great. Meanwhile, have a look at some successful uses:
Slashdot Mirror
No, you're just too stupid to understand the laws. I find that to be a common factor amongst anti-government, anti-capitalism, anti-corporatism, anti-anything-that-doesn't-say-"organic"-or-"revolution" fear-mongers. If you'd limit yourself to criticizing actual violations of laws, you'd look a lot less silly.
Exactly. I don't remember this much bitching and complaining when the Christmas Island Internet Administration repossessed the goatse.cx domain.
Here in the developed world, this $2 device will cost $1000, because it will be classified as a medical device and thus require lots of testing to satisfy the FDA, and kickbacks to keep the opticians from trying to ban it due to it stealing their jobs.
So just call it a "health supplement" and you'll be good to go.
Hey, WTF are you doing??? Do you have ANY idea how lucrative tinfoil sales are these days? STFU before you put me out of business!
I don't think you understand how statistics work. People have fallen out of aircraft with no parachute and survived. Personal anecdotes don't mean shit when we're discussing track-records or quality control issues.
I think you're taking that "series of tubes" analogy a little too far.
College is a mix of vocational training (particularly important for some professions) and personal growth in the "learn to be a good citizen" sense.
Apparently, you've never been to any kind of protest. Good citizens my ass.
I've found that college/university is generally only good for a few fields, such as medicine, law, physics, and a handful of others. For most people, college is just an excuse to party, avoid working for a few years longer, and feel superior to those who didn't go.
Arguing yes, but asserting your rights, absolutely not. Getting arrested isn't the end of the world.
We're making the same argument, then. Sure, tell them you think they're wrong. Tell them that you're complying with their orders only because they're in a position of authority. Asserting your rights won't get you arrested - being a dick, arguing endlessly, and refusing to comply will.
That also answers your question about "what are you going to sue for". I think you misunderstood my position - I certainly wasn't suggesting complying without making at least a cursory objection.
Or you could just get the officers badge number, write down a detailed summary of events, ask some bystanders if you could use them as witnesses, and then sue the police department for infringing on your rights.
Arguing with a cop is ALWAYS a bad idea. Do what you're told, take notes, and sort it out after. Anything else will just aggravate the situation.
Randy, when you learn to behave like a big boy, you can come speak to me. Until then, you're wasting your time.
The same BATFE that ruled that a shoe lace can make a machine gun
And the problem with that is .... ?
I mean, I think the word "machinegun" is completely outdated, and most people apply it incorrectly, but other than that they're completely right. This is no different than filing down the seer on a trigger mech in order to make an AR-15 go from semi-auto to full auto. It doesn't matter HOW you do it - what matters is whether it can fire multiple shots with one pull of the trigger.
Don't delete any photos. Get a copy of The Photographer's Right from http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm [krages.com], and stick it in your camera bag if you're worried. Just because some rentacop has an attitude doesn't mean you need to change your behavior.
Good advice. Also, get a bottle of K-Y jelly, and stick it right beside The Photographer's Rights. It might be a good idea to pre-lube your anus prior to starting the argument, in case they decide not to let you keep the bottle after your arrest.
The question is not whether or not actions have consequences! The question, try to pay attention here you drooling moron, the question is, whether the consequences are JUST!
If I punch you in the mouth for being a clueless, condescending, insulting jackass, I'd say that's just. Moreover, I'm willing to accept the repercussions of that action, even if it means being charged with assault. YMMV.
Mature people such as you are the ones who accept injustice.
No, we're the ones who define it. We're the ones whose opinions and actions matter, because we're the ones who make and enforce the rules. You can feel free to act like a rebellious teenager and "go against the grain" - just don't be surprised when you get smacked down for stepping over the line.
My bad.
Yep.
Remember the proverb... better be silent and let people think you're an idiot... than talking and proving their point
Congrats, your ability to butcher a proverb is surpassed only by that of a certain ex-President. The remainder of your comment is just icing on the cake.
Any individual person who has never done such a thing has ignored another person doing so, covered up for another person doing so, and so on. And hence is just as bad if not worse.
FTFY
You're listing off the basic requirements - the selection process is something else entirely. I almost ended up being a cop, before changing my mind at the last minute. While a large percentage of the population can meet the basic requirements, I was quite shocked by how many get weeded out during the selection process. I started testing with a group of about 30. During the aptitude testing and written report stage we lost 5. The physical testing eliminated 3. The scenario test eliminated 3 more. So before we even got to sit down for an interview, more than 30% of the applicants had been weeded out. From there you go on to do 2 or 3 rounds of interviews, background checks, reliability assessments ... and a psychological screening (performed by a professional psychiatrist). I'm not sure what the rejection rate actually is, but it must be quite high.
Oh, and as for higher-education - the police forces around here require either a college-level policing course, or "life experience". These requirements are not written down, but it's widely known to the point that even police recruiters will warn you about them. The result is that the majority of applicants are college graduates, despite the fact that - technically speaking - you don't even have to graduate highschool in order to apply.
I refused to pop my trunk. I politely told them if they get a search warrant from a judge, then I'll open the car, but I will not submit to an warrantless search. So they punished me.
Naw, you punished yourself. You could have popped the trunk and been on your way 5 minutes later - instead you chose to play the martyr. It seems to me that you get a kick out of being "oppressed".
Part of being an adult is realizing that your actions have consequences.
But his linkedin says he's a licensed private investigator, and in many areas where it's otherwise impossible, a valid PI license sometimes allows a person to carry concealed.
In order to get a concealed carry permit in Canada, you have to either be the Queen, or turn water into wine. Otherwise, it aint happening. But a concealed carry permit has nothing to do with whether or not you can OWN firearms. And our gun laws are stupid enough that even a person who is fully licensed and has their weapons stored in a safe and responsible manner could probably be charged if the police really wanted to do it.
Actually, it works out to be more than 47% because of the way the populations are divided. West Africa has the largest population, followed by the north, and the east comes in third.
You don't need to be a climatologist to study that, high school math easily does it!
Yes, but I'm betting that climatologists would have a better understanding of what the word "regional" means.
There is no energy shortage. There is only an energy collection and redistribution shortage.
Or, as every slashdot reader has long suspected: There is no female shortage. There is only a female collection and redistribution shortage.
It was in the dead-paper edition of scientific american - before the internet. You know, when people actually READ entire articles.
Calm down gramps. No need to get upset by these new-fangled inter-tubes.
But why don't you do the opposite - show a study that shows people use solar power in 110F heat to cook their meals.
Ah, the old "I'm right until you prove me wrong!" line of argument. Neat. Are you an evangelical christian by any chance?
By the way, if you go up to my previous comment, there's a bit of text there which is a different color and underlined. That's what we call a "hyperlink". If you click on it (yes, with the left button) it will take you to other pages, where you can find relevant information. Think of it like a card in one of those library catalogs you're used to, but more convenient.
Better yet, why don't *you* use one if it's so practical?
Because i don't live in a third-world nation. Duh.
I'd rather go with "A Simplistic Approach to Complex Subjects", subtitled "Ten Quick Rules To Help You Feel Superior While Stoning Your Neighbor".
Studies show that "studies show" is a phrase that gets used far too often as an attempt to quickly end a discussion. If you could link to those studies, that would be great. Meanwhile, have a look at some successful uses:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cookers#Solar_cooking_projects