Well, it's a bullshit argument. Do the "nothing to hide" people shit with all the doors and windows open or on a video stream? Do the "nothing to hide" people freely give out their bank details or nudes?
There is absolutely no reason to assume the government can be trusted to keep your private info private. If anything there is good reason to assume it won't be or it will be used against you. Maybe there is a leak or someone gets into power that shouldn't.
From a legal perspective it doesn't make any sense either. Political winds change governments and laws. Things you feel will always be legal may not be in the future. We could easily have a red scare 2.0 or get fascism in power.
Society changes as well. How many people are fucked over by online activity or picture from a decade ago? Lots of common social stances have not aged well. Crap kids say or document online will begin to affect them as an adult. Look at how some people target lgbt groups just for existing.
Rachel Maddow reports on a letter signed by 19 Republican state attorneys general objecting to a proposed HHS rule that would protect the privacy of resident...
Privacy is a factor and part of the basis of the argument in Roe but that idea doesn't really hold up if you consider abortion to be a crime. An example in the medical setting is how some injuries have to be reported. It would be reasonable to point out how substance abuse isn't necessary reported but I doubt prolife people like that policy either.
To be clear I am pro-choice and there should be federal protections if not a full blown amendment for abortion, birth control, and other medical procedures but currently those protections are limited. That is how some states think they can do shit like demand medical records from other states. In general the idea of protections for privacy seems to be more limited than it should be.
For this particular issue the obvious thing outside of what should be legal would be that the states have no reason or jurisdiction to know anything. If there was a crime going on in that other state the demanding state has no grounds to charge anyone with anything. No crime was committed in their state even if a crime did happen. Said crime would be the business of the state in which the crime took place.
The background check is a federal thing with federal laws regulating it. The states are supposed to report things to the feds for things to show up on the NICS. There have been failures related to the NICS due to states or military not reporting things to the feds but they don't really report stuff to other states for the background check. And if states are asked about things it's the feds doing the asking. The FBI manages the background checks and NICS.
There is also a big difference between states sharing info about convictions and a random out of state police department, ag, or governor asking a hospital to violate HIPPA for something that isn't a crime in that state.
“Think of people you know who have passed away before reaching age 65. Statistically, half of them would still be alive if the US had the mortality rates of our peers. The US is experiencing a crisis of early death that is unique among wealthy nations.”
Medical issues are by fair the biggest risk, many of which is related to obesity and poor health choices on top of a lack of healthcare. Or it's just cancer or covid. Suicide might make the top 10 which again relates to a lack of healthcare.
Accidents of any kind make the top 4 or 3 but violence or murder isn't that high on the list. The subset of gun violence is even smaller. There has been a downward trend in violence for decades now. It doesn't feel that way with the news but people are generally less likely to be murdered than they were in the past. For a lot of the social issues failures with the economic system and a lack of social programs is the root cause for a lot of things.
Is there a reason i get like a bajillion ads on YouTube for things related to guns? Holsters, glasses, vests. Is it like that for everyone or is it based on something i watched? Honestly can't think of anything that implies I'd be interested in that stuff.
@bkardell YouTube's algorithm thinks you want that stuff based on internet history, watch history, demographic info, current video, etc. It will build this kind of profile if you are logged in or not. Some of it could be the kind of demographic the person running the campaign is trying to target as well.
The algorithms can also get confused. If you watched something against guns or a demographic that buys guns it might mis-label the video decide you clearly want to buy the gun stuff. Same way informational content on covid misinformation can get label as misinformation by algorithms.
You're the one randomly commenting to defend a government. Plenty of governments and orgs find problems with the policies and actions of the CCP not just the US.
One I have a problem with is how people in China can't really criticize their government without risking being targeted by the government. If I said the Pooh Bear comment in China the CCP would be on my ass because WeChat reported me.
On the other hand criticize my government all the fucking time including leaders in particular. Watch. Fuck Biden I don't like his gun policy and I don't think he should run again, he is too fucking old. Here, I'll do it again. Fuck Trump, he has tiny hands and I'm pretty sure he did those crimes he has been to going to court over. Also the DMV sucks and inflation is bad.
I could get into more important things the CCP is responsible for like the genocide but you probably think those are lies or want to get into whataboutisms.
It's going to be appealed and struck down. The judge's reasoning is just incorrect.
There is no tradition of regulating "uniquely dangerous features". Capacities over 15 rounds aren't even "uniquely dangerous" and are in common use.
Having a license/requirements just for ownership presents a number of problems. How many other rights do you need to take a test for? Here there isn't really a plan nor funding. The cops are supposed to handle it, somehow, but it's questionable if it will actually be shall issue. I very much expect the process to have the same problems as 'may issue' carry permits.
I almost wonder if the judge made a this shitty of a ruling just to get it to the supreme court.
It's interesting how many sources around the Internet claim that the term "Drink the Kool-Aid" (as in unwise groupthink) refers to San Francisco and LSD. Or to the novel "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test."
It does not. It refers to the Jonestown Massacre of
1978 in Guyana, where almost 1000 followers of Jim Jones voluntarily (or in some cases, involuntarily) committed mass suicide by drinking Kool-Aid laced with cyanide. (And yes, it's true that technically the brand was "Flavor Aid", but nobody has ever said "Drink the Flavor Aid" in these contexts, as far as I know!)
@billyjoebowers Might be an age thing and misinformed ideas gaining traction among those who weren't around at the time. Personally I've never heard of it referencing any but jonestown.
@stux It's been scammy for a long time and was going to end a failure as soon as people saw it as a tool for speculation and scams. The original idea may have been ok but it didn't take very to get scammy.
The tech around crypto or some tweak on its use for transactions could still be a thing but it really wasn't surprising to see it fail. Even before it was main stream enough to see TV ads for the scams.
On one hand people often don't like to hear bad news or an idea that means they have to do a thing or face a problem. On the other hand how a person is told the idea is a big part of a negative reaction. Often there is no reason to tell someone the thing at all.
I'll be straight forward if someone asks but I'm not "brutality honest". OP sounds like the "brutality honest" without anyone asking type.
I haven't watched PSR's other videos, so I don't know exactly where his politics lie. I thought this one was pretty decent though. Gives an overview of the history of the conflict in Myanmar, and talks about the FGC-9's role in that.
He doesn't really go too much into politics. Certainly isn't a fan of gun regulations or YouTube "guidelines". He has stated that he believes everyone has 2a rights. He seemed to be pro weed legalization with his Glong project/track but that could just be memes/art.
He also seems to be pro-mask but that's probably unrelated to politics/covid.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults give high ratings to the way democracy is working in the United States or how well it represents the interests of most Americans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research....
There are a few reasons and many aren't really new. I think a major part of it is just the two party system where it feels like you only have two options. Sure one is way worse but neither are ideal so most people are voting against the worst option rather than for something. I suspect the ones voting for something are more or less single issue voters or drank kool-aid. Then gerrymandering might make the vote basically pointless anyway.
Another problem is gridlock and effectiveness. For me the Democrats aren't left enough and I don't agree with their gun policy. For the policies I do agree with they don't really seem to get much done. The system won't feel like it's working if it doesn't infact do shit. Also if there was fewer problems in people's lives they might not feel like shit needs to happen but there are some pretty obvious issues going on.
For a lot of people they get very upset about court rulings or "gifts". These sorts of things often don't feel democratic or fair. The effects of rolling back Roe are obviously bad but at the same time where were the federal protections put into place by the legislative branch? Why was it that courts were the only place to fix anti-abortion laws? When you look at the rulings involving guns I would agree with them but people against them often dismiss them as just another corrupt ruling. Seems like mainly just because they don't agree. There doesn't seem to be much reflection on that side about what the states were doing to get those rulings. There might be if the courts didn't have other problems.
Then there is the whole fascism thing. That shouldn't be popular. People voting for it doesn't exactly give me hope for the state of democracy. Laws reduceing people's freedom doesn't either. There is also the weird pro-corporate stuff like corporate personhood concepts. For some reason money equals speech and some places are giving companies literal votes.
Yes, people should still vote, it can matter. Especially for local stuff, or just as a protest vote.
My personal apathy is still quite high but I vote in every election I can. I do a bit of research on the ballet to just pick the least bad and get it over with. It's like taxes or car maintenance but you don't have to do it as often.
@ItsTrainingCatsAndDogs They might still shoot. Maybe miss maybe not. But, yeah, avoiding the second location or avoiding being tied up is probably worth the risk.
I'd rather be shot in the gut bleeding out in an area around other people than deal with whatever the nutter's plan is out in the middle of nowhere. Nothing good is coming from going along with that plan.
If they have to use code words they're not going to be getting care in their state, not legally anyway. That's part of how they can even be charged with something.
Not typical but not a bad idea if you're broke and trying to save enough on the energy bill to afford instant ramen next week.
As for annoying I'm guessing the annoying part is talking about it or asking people to change habits. You could also put in work to improve rates passively. Like improving the insulation of the home or filling gaps around windows. Note: Don't do noisy diy projects in the same room as your wife or leave a mess.
I left the question fairly open just to kick off conversation. I was mostly thinking about dating profiles after being on apps too long.
I can identify with a lack of a big neon sign goal or a bucket list. I don't really want to do nothing though. I have hobbies and the internet bill doesn't pay itself. It's just that my career goals are mostly avoid going into management and retire with enough savings. No need to be CEO or famous or get awards.
Like a lot of people struggle just to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. I haven't needed to chase promotions or hussle all the time to achieve well beyond that. Decent pay and some stability sounds pretty good to me. Maybe that's just boring to some or they'd just want next thing once that got the current thing.
Probably because your brain had to forget stuff to make room for the garbage. Also had to work a little harder to get to the point of whatever the article is babbling about.
Sending footage to the cops because you saw a crime is just being a snitch, at worse. And being a snitch shouldn't be a bad thing when we are talking about property or violent crime happening in a neighborhood. No where related to being a vigilante. A vigilante would "fix the problem" then let someone else call the cops about the noise. Maybe also get it wrong and end up in jail.
Cops automatically pulling footage could be a concern. How the footage is used could also be a concern. Giving evidence to the cops about break-ins or package thief isn't.
Recently, I found myself questioning the accuracy of a diagnosis provided by a doctor I visited. Surprisingly, an AI seemed to offer a more insightful assessment. However, I understand the importance of not solely relying on AI-generated information. With that in mind, I’m eager to discover a reputable online platform where I...
AI isn't actually doing a diagnosis. It's just trying to predict what to say based on what other people have said online. Often the AI generated content/answers are just wrong. Maybe an AI properly trained on symptoms could give accurate results but that isn't really what is happening with most of these AI models.
The AI answer will sound more detailed and involve more fluff. A doctor will often be shorter on details but just because they don't have time for the fluff. Even doctors think AI answers sound better due to the fluff. It doesn't mean the AI is actually better or something you can trust.
Ask someone who claims to be a weapons expert of any stripe whether shotguns are effective for home defense and you are going to get an EARFUL of opinions.So...
I feel like they're a good budget option but not ideal for everyone. A pistol is the best for convenience with storage or to be able to use your carry for home defense. A semi-auto rifle or PCC is probably easiest to learn and use under stress. Any long gun will be harder to store in a quick access safe but there are options.
Data privacy: how to counter the "I have nothing to hide" argument?
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Republican attorneys general demand access to out-of-state abortion medical records (youtu.be)
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The missing Americans: Unprecedented US mortality far exceeds other wealthy nations (www.sciencedaily.com)
“Think of people you know who have passed away before reaching age 65. Statistically, half of them would still be alive if the US had the mortality rates of our peers. The US is experiencing a crisis of early death that is unique among wealthy nations.”
China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters (www.bbc.co.uk)
Can We Please Make Presidential Elections Shorter and Less Stupid? (www.thedailybeast.com)
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Federal judge rules Oregon’s tough new gun law is constitutional (abcnews.go.com)
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Why people can't handle the truth?
If faced with critical thinking, people tend to disregard what you’re trying to say and push back to their outlook.
Print Shoot Repeat: This War Is Being Fought With 3D Guns (www.youtube.com)
I haven't watched PSR's other videos, so I don't know exactly where his politics lie. I thought this one was pretty decent though. Gives an overview of the history of the conflict in Myanmar, and talks about the FGC-9's role in that.
Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, an AP-NORC poll finds (apnews.com)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults give high ratings to the way democracy is working in the United States or how well it represents the interests of most Americans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research....
Teen and mom plead guilty to abortion charges based on Facebook data (techcrunch.com)
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Give Every AI a Soul—or Else (www.wired.com)
To solve the “crisis” in artificial intelligence, AI beings must say, “I am me.”
Concerns raised over Ring's relationship with law enforcement and potential for racial profiling (www.wired.com)
They’re affordable and ubiquitous, but homeowners shouldn’t be able to act as vigilantes.
Where can I seek medical advice online?
Recently, I found myself questioning the accuracy of a diagnosis provided by a doctor I visited. Surprisingly, an AI seemed to offer a more insightful assessment. However, I understand the importance of not solely relying on AI-generated information. With that in mind, I’m eager to discover a reputable online platform where I...
Shotguns for Home Defense (www.youtube.com)
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