Banning the possession of firearms by civilians will ensure that only tyrants and criminals will have them.
Not only that, but what a dangerous precedent! The right to bare arms is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. If the precedent is set for overturning that, what happens next? The freedom of press dies? Right to assembly gone? Illegal search/seizure free for all? State sponsored religion?
We have a right to militia and bare arms so that when/if We The People decide the only way to affect change in our government is through violence, we have the means to do so.
I tried to set this as my sig, but it was too long. think it says it all.
"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that
unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of
my country. . . . corporations have been enthroned and
an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the
money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its
reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until
all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic
is destroyed."
-- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, Nov. 21, 1864
(letter to Col. William F. Elkins)
Ref: The Lincoln Encyclopedia, Archer H. Shaw
(Macmillan, 1950, NY)
After yesterday's leak, they may as well dump the whole shebang. IMHO: "A list of stuff that people can blow up if they want to screw with us", is something that legitimately deserves to be hidden from everyone but the guy dispatching people to guard that stuff.
2.5 MILLION people had access to these cables, and supposedly, a PRIVATE is responsible for leaking them to Wikileaks. Who's to say someone else hasn't already leaked this particular cable to AlQaeda? I think the reason people should be outraged is that all this sensitive information was shared with so many needlessly.
That being said, now thanks to Wikileaks, I have a list of locations to stay away from!
I received a response (IMHO worthless) but for what it's worth here it is...
Thank you for taking the time to contact me with your concerns regarding the ongoing negotiations of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. I appreciate hearing from all Pennsylvanians about the issues that matter most to them.
The protection of intellectual property rights is important to the U.S. economy. Every year industries that rely on these rules, such as pharmaceuticals, entertainment, and high technology, contribute to 40% of all private sector growth, which amounts to almost 20% of Gross Domestic Product. The infringement on intellectual property rights is estimated to cost over $200 billion and around 750,000 high-paying jobs every year. In our current economy, these are worrying figures.
The protection of intellectual property rights must strike a balance between necessary safeguards against abuses and policies that promote the free exchange of information so important to innovation. Congress has delegated the power to negotiate trade agreements to the Executive Office of the President, and these negotiations have historically been kept private in the initial stages. Despite the deference to the executive branch, Congress must be kept informed about the negotiations. I, too, am concerned about the lack of transparency in recent talks concerning the anti-counterfeiting trade agreement. I am hopeful that the Obama Administration will increase transparency in these discussions. Please be assured that I will keep your concerns in mind as I continue to follow the progress of the agreement.
Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of importance to you.
If you have access to the Internet, I encourage you to visit my web site, http://casey.senate.gov./ I invite you to use this online office as a comprehensive resource to stay up-to-date on my work in Washington, request assistance from my office or share with me your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and to Pennsylvania.
Generally I agree, but the image problem isn't just perception; it is reality. When there is a problem at a nuclear facility, it dwarfs those at any coal mine. Remember Chernobyl?
...to be able to lock down the internet. On top of Group Policy, use a proxy to block sites & log traffic. Just take an old box & throw linux and squid on it.
I really don't understand why everyone seems to hate WalMart. In the spirit of the capatalistic system, WalMart has managed to become a world leading retailer. True, they use policies that tend to obliterate neighboring businesses through loss leaders and pricing undercuts, and they are vehemently non-union, but, and this is the point, WalMart is the huge success of one man's vision, and isn't that the American Dream?
Slashdot Mirror
Oblig.... In Soviet Russia, website seize You!
Banning the possession of firearms by civilians will ensure that only tyrants and criminals will have them.
Not only that, but what a dangerous precedent! The right to bare arms is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. If the precedent is set for overturning that, what happens next? The freedom of press dies? Right to assembly gone? Illegal search/seizure free for all? State sponsored religion?
We have a right to militia and bare arms so that when/if We The People decide the only way to affect change in our government is through violence, we have the means to do so.
"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that
unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of
my country. . . . corporations have been enthroned and
an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the
money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its
reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until
all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic
is destroyed."
-- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, Nov. 21, 1864
(letter to Col. William F. Elkins)
Ref: The Lincoln Encyclopedia, Archer H. Shaw
(Macmillan, 1950, NY)
After yesterday's leak, they may as well dump the whole shebang. IMHO: "A list of stuff that people can blow up if they want to screw with us", is something that legitimately deserves to be hidden from everyone but the guy dispatching people to guard that stuff.
2.5 MILLION people had access to these cables, and supposedly, a PRIVATE is responsible for leaking them to Wikileaks.
Who's to say someone else hasn't already leaked this particular cable to AlQaeda? I think the reason people should be outraged is that all this sensitive information was shared with so many needlessly.
That being said, now thanks to Wikileaks, I have a list of locations to stay away from!
I wonder if the Boring lawyer was working for a percentage of the settlement. Now THAT would be justice!
zOMG....you just released classified information and put *countless* lives at risk! Prepare to be DDoS'd!
Oblig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60BjkUtqxPE
I love kittens...they taste like chicken.
Isn't Canada just another state? I thought canadians were just americans trapped under the maple leaf.
I disagree...can I have a job?
Crap...less sleep
Thank you for taking the time to contact me with your concerns regarding the ongoing negotiations of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. I appreciate hearing from all Pennsylvanians about the issues that matter most to them.
The protection of intellectual property rights is important to the U.S. economy. Every year industries that rely on these rules, such as pharmaceuticals, entertainment, and high technology, contribute to 40% of all private sector growth, which amounts to almost 20% of Gross Domestic Product. The infringement on intellectual property rights is estimated to cost over $200 billion and around 750,000 high-paying jobs every year. In our current economy, these are worrying figures.
The protection of intellectual property rights must strike a balance between necessary safeguards against abuses and policies that promote the free exchange of information so important to innovation. Congress has delegated the power to negotiate trade agreements to the Executive Office of the President, and these negotiations have historically been kept private in the initial stages. Despite the deference to the executive branch, Congress must be kept informed about the negotiations. I, too, am concerned about the lack of transparency in recent talks concerning the anti-counterfeiting trade agreement. I am hopeful that the Obama Administration will increase transparency in these discussions. Please be assured that I will keep your concerns in mind as I continue to follow the progress of the agreement.
Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of importance to you.
If you have access to the Internet, I encourage you to visit my web site, http://casey.senate.gov./ I invite you to use this online office as a comprehensive resource to stay up-to-date on my work in Washington, request assistance from my office or share with me your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and to Pennsylvania.
Sincerely,
Bob Casey
United States Senator
Actually I believe a judge can order an action stopped which they think may be illegal until the outcome is decided at trial.
The case this article refers to is a civil suit...the FBI is investigating however to determine if criminal charges should be filed as well.
The problem is people making up the rules as they go along, often in secret. Our government for example...
I know it's off-topic, but this comment applies equally to the recent ACTA threads!
welcome our new RNA based overlords
Generally I agree, but the image problem isn't just perception; it is reality. When there is a problem at a nuclear facility, it dwarfs those at any coal mine. Remember Chernobyl?
Nah, just wikidecisions
I think my neighbors are raptors
...to be able to lock down the internet. On top of Group Policy, use a proxy to block sites & log traffic. Just take an old box & throw linux and squid on it.
I really don't understand why everyone seems to hate WalMart. In the spirit of the capatalistic system, WalMart has managed to become a world leading retailer. True, they use policies that tend to obliterate neighboring businesses through loss leaders and pricing undercuts, and they are vehemently non-union, but, and this is the point, WalMart is the huge success of one man's vision, and isn't that the American Dream?
Well personally, I am sure I could get every computer in the world to function perfectally, if only I could get rid of the dang users.