Walterodim
Only equals speak the truth, that’s my thought on’t
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Walterodim
Only equals speak the truth, that’s my thought on’t
13d ago
Are the blackbagging tactics of ICE a necessary evil, a dangerous overstep, or some nuanced in-between?
Assuming we're simply referring to "blackbagging" as forcefully and publicly initiating the detention of illegal aliens for their removal, they are a necessary good. I want the illegal aliens removed, but it would be even better if they simply noticed that they're unwelcome and left of their own accord. To that end, this process should be carried out openly, publicly, and with no undue kindness.
Walterodim
Only equals speak the truth, that’s my thought on’t
16d ago
A drunk driving test should be part of the licensing process, wherein your BAC is monitored while you execute various driving tasks and are force fed alcohol and you should be personally assigned a legal BAC just like you are issued a personal prescription from your eye doctor for your glasses.
Unreasonably fun with incredible bragging rights. Let's go!
Walterodim
Only equals speak the truth, that’s my thought on’t
16d ago
How long after sunrise or before complete sunset do you need to turn on headlights, and what amount of rain should you?
I remain baffled by people that don't just turn on their headlights as soon as they turn the key.
Walterodim
Only equals speak the truth, that’s my thought on’t
16d ago
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Yes, obviously, and not doing so is antisocial behavior. You don't actually know if nobody is around! Develop good habits and stick with them on autopilot.
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Generally yes, with the caveat that a slow roll through an all-way stop at high visibility intersections is basically fine.
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No, too many American speed limits are poorly set. I would prefer well-set speed limits that were rigidly enforced to ensure smooth traffic flow, but that does not match the current state of affairs.
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Yes, although I don't actually condone tailgating. Certainly understandable behavior with left-lane campers though!
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Ambiguous - guilt doesn't enter the equation for me here, only risk.
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No, I try to be consistent and ethical in my choices. For example, I am willing to miss my exit and go to the next one rather than cutting someone off. Risk mitigation is critical to me in driving.
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Yes - cyclists breaking laws is much more tolerable than motorists doing so and people that want to hold them to the same standard are being ridiculous. Cyclists rolling stop signs is completely fine, for example.
Walterodim
Only equals speak the truth, that’s my thought on’t
18d ago
Perhaps it's Pollyannaish but I wish that we could do our shaming in a more dignified, and less clearly antagonistic way.
I just don't think this is how shame works. If what you're doing deserves to be treated with dignity and without antagonism, you should not be shamed! In fact, it will probably be very difficult to shame you if you actually know that you're conducting yourself in a dignified fashion and feel strongly that the people who suggest otherwise are in the wrong. I don't think it's plausible to accurately convey that people should not wish to turn out like Aella without flatly saying that she is an unshowered prostitute and thus should not be treated as a serious person.
Expecting someone to be able to ballpark the population of Iran isn't actually looking for deep expertise though, it's expecting a strong generalist's knowledge of trivia. Sitting United States Senators should be better than a typical bar trivia team at knowing things like world capitals and national populations. If they're not at that level, I'd consider them too stupid or incurious to hold the office. Senators should be polymaths with strong interests in things like CIA World Factbook information.
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