Part of the problem here is that the Feds really do target bad people, at least for now.
So any such hacker will be seen as aiding the paedophiles, the terrorists, and the drug money launderers.
So how does one discredit a tool that is used to do the right thing (but could also be used to implement a soviet/nazi-style social management system)?
Illegal entry is not as horrible of a crime (at least legally) as you seem to believe. In fact, driving without license probably carries a stiffer penalty.
Well, it could still be considered a prank even today, if it's done right.
For example, changing class grades to all F's could be a nice prank. Or creating 100 additional student records and enrolling those in a class (then have teacher looking for Hewood Jablowme, and Richard Hertz off the roster)...
If they did something like that, I seriously doubt they would be even arrested.
The idea of learning a several thousand large charracter set with all the associated keyboard shortcuts holds no interest for me Pretty soon China will become the only Superpower, and then you are screwed.
I think what you say is true for adults, but the kids suffer under our system.
I remember reading a story about some kid dying because his parents didn't have money for dental care. IIRC a decaying tooth has caused infection to spread to her brain.
Stealing music is worse than terrorism. If I recall correctly, the RIAA estimated damage to our economy runs around 100 trillion USD/year due to piracy.
I known people that mailed in rebates for $0.50; having to pay $0.32 postage didn't matter either! For a company, those class-action lawsuits could still be pretty pricey due to all the penny-pinchers claming their dimes.
Do you know how many which race commits more crimes or do you automatically assume someone is a racist if she (correctly) states the facts that you don't like? Your passion and namecalling is not helping your cause, I think.
Anyways, here is our Government being racist AND sexist: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/crimoff.htm
Lifetime chances of a person going to prison are higher for -- men (11.3%) than for women (1.8%) -- blacks (18.6%) and Hispanics (10%) than for whites (3.4%)
Receipt is a great idea. For one, you could get a discount on your union dues with a Democrat on your voter receipt. Or you could use it to secure your job (since your boss won't fire you if he can see you voted Republican). Or you could sell it to the highest bidder: exchage your Billary/Osama receipt for a $20 gift card (for example). Buying votes otherwise is a real pain: people take your money but can still vote for the other guy if you don't watch them.
As a scientist you probably know that science is no longer about tinkering and blowing stuff up. These days them kids have to love office work, reading, and panhandling to be drawn to science.
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Part of the problem here is that the Feds really do target bad people, at least for now.
So any such hacker will be seen as aiding the paedophiles, the terrorists, and the drug money launderers.
So how does one discredit a tool that is used to do the right thing (but could also be used to implement a soviet/nazi-style social management system)?
Illegal entry is not as horrible of a crime (at least legally) as you seem to believe. In fact, driving without license probably carries a stiffer penalty.
How many people go on a crime spree after running a red light, or smoking a joint, or double-parking? Only psychos set themselves off like that...
Anyway, I don't belive most people will break the law if they can help it.
Why wouldn't you want the 'illegals' to be licensed and insured if they are going to drive anyway?
And this affects you how, exactly?
And that's probably why you don't work for Apple!
Black hole?
Come to think of it, that's probably how they power their TimeMachine.
Gumstix aren't exactly cheap (seems to be in the $100+ range for anything useful).
It's a little sad that people have to pay that much when all they really need is a $5 PIC and a few throwaway components.
Wouldn't most places use VPN encryption these days?
Well, it could still be considered a prank even today, if it's done right.
For example, changing class grades to all F's could be a nice prank. Or creating 100 additional student records and enrolling those in a class (then have teacher looking for Hewood Jablowme, and Richard Hertz off the roster)...
If they did something like that, I seriously doubt they would be even arrested.
Maybe Chewbacca is a paedophile?
I think what you say is true for adults, but the kids suffer under our system.
I remember reading a story about some kid dying because his parents didn't have money for dental care. IIRC a decaying tooth has caused infection to spread to her brain.
Stealing music is worse than terrorism. If I recall correctly, the RIAA estimated damage to our economy runs around 100 trillion USD/year due to piracy.
Getting stuff back from the Moon is relatively cheap. You could even pack the isotope into large artillery shells and fire them towards Earth.
Or maybe even build a giant railgun-style lanucher given all the free iron/silicon minerals and solar energy out there.
Normal duct tape is probably frozen solid at 5 kelvin (or whatever the temperature is at that altitude).
In fact, I seriosly doubt that any non-magnetic glue will work well at that temp.
I known people that mailed in rebates for $0.50; having to pay $0.32 postage didn't matter either! For a company, those class-action lawsuits could still be pretty pricey due to all the penny-pinchers claming their dimes.
Anyways, here is our Government being racist AND sexist: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/crimoff.htm Lifetime chances of a person going to prison are higher for
-- men (11.3%) than for women (1.8%)
-- blacks (18.6%) and Hispanics (10%) than for whites (3.4%)
Won't they all have the exactly same drawing order? So much for a unique, hard to replicate password.
But then again, who would ever need to have a strong password in China?
Draw the goatse man. That'll teach them to spy on you!
Now if only I could figure out how to paste that troll's ascii in here...
I will finally be able to tune into Air America with my penis.
Receipt is a great idea.
For one, you could get a discount on your union dues with a Democrat on your voter receipt.
Or you could use it to secure your job (since your boss won't fire you if he can see you voted Republican).
Or you could sell it to the highest bidder: exchage your Billary/Osama receipt for a $20 gift card (for example). Buying votes otherwise is a real pain: people take your money but can still vote for the other guy if you don't watch them.
As a scientist you probably know that science is no longer about tinkering and blowing stuff up. These days them kids have to love office work, reading, and panhandling to be drawn to science.
You are not supposed to learn these things as a high-schooler now.
Just focus on your GPA and test scores, then try to get into a college with a good chem department.