Headlines shouldn’t determine guilt or innocence in a court of law.
Very true, but far too many people see a headline and make their determination of guilt or innocence based solely on that. The media (and social media for that matter) is great at getting the initial headlines out there and breaking the stories. Unfortunately, this is often done before all the facts are in and after too many have already made up their minds.
While the media certainly played a vital role in this conviction, I'm afraid they played a similar role in his eventual appeal. Their constant coverage of the murder, the riots, and political figures calling for the "right verdict" could provide Chauvin with enough basis to get the whole thing thrown out on the basis of a tainted jury pool not affording him a fair trial.
Hmmmm....since I'm running Linux does this mean I have to look forward to the FBI wiping my operating system and replacing it with something that they can remotely access with a Rule 41 warrant?
Totally wouldn't surprise me if the next going dark argument from the FBI is non-windows operating systems are a haven for hackers and child porn producers.
As much as I despise Amazon, I don't think they were stupid with their tweet. When I first read it and Sen. Warren's response, I wondered if they successfully baited her into saying something they could use in a lawsuit against one of her bills.
Now even if she manages to pass a break up big tech bill, the tech companies will run to the court and claim the bill was written to satisfy her personal vendetta against them and not for any proper financial purpose.
Shouldn't the government be able to use court orders to 'tap' phone messaging services?
That depends. Do you believe the government should be able to use a court order (often times ex-parte and under seal) to make you decrypt a snail mail letter between you and a family member that you've written in a code that only you two know? Or do you believe in privacy, security, freedom and the 4th Amendment?
The government never had access to this type of information before and grew addicted to it in the days before encryption was necessary. Now they're acting like an addict trying anything they can to keep feeding their addiction.
On the post: Google Says Pretty Much Everything Shields It From Being Sued Over Things Telegram Users Said
Anybody that files a lawsuit like this should be banned from owning any tech more advanced that pen and paper.
On the post: Groups Worry New Text Message Spam Filters Aren't Being Built Transparently, Could Harm Legit Outreach Efforts
Re: Hallow Rumah Slot Online Mpo Server
Nothing like posting spam in an article about blocking spam.
On the post: The Other George Floyd Story: How Media Freedom Led To Conviction In His Killer's Trial
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Very true, but far too many people see a headline and make their determination of guilt or innocence based solely on that. The media (and social media for that matter) is great at getting the initial headlines out there and breaking the stories. Unfortunately, this is often done before all the facts are in and after too many have already made up their minds.
On the post: The Other George Floyd Story: How Media Freedom Led To Conviction In His Killer's Trial
While the media certainly played a vital role in this conviction, I'm afraid they played a similar role in his eventual appeal. Their constant coverage of the murder, the riots, and political figures calling for the "right verdict" could provide Chauvin with enough basis to get the whole thing thrown out on the basis of a tainted jury pool not affording him a fair trial.
On the post: EFF, College Student Sue Proctorio Over DMCAs On Fair Use Critique Tweets Of Software
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Source needed.
On the post: FBI Flexes Rule 41 Powers, Uses Remote Access Technique To Neutralize Compromised Software All Over The US
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The FBI doesn't view them as compromised...to them the servers are not warrant proof.
On the post: FBI Flexes Rule 41 Powers, Uses Remote Access Technique To Neutralize Compromised Software All Over The US
Hmmmm....since I'm running Linux does this mean I have to look forward to the FBI wiping my operating system and replacing it with something that they can remotely access with a Rule 41 warrant?
Totally wouldn't surprise me if the next going dark argument from the FBI is non-windows operating systems are a haven for hackers and child porn producers.
On the post: France Plans To Repeat Hadopi's Costly Mistakes By Turning It Into An Even Bigger, Even More Wrong-headed Anti-Piracy Body Called Arcom
Apparently in French 'Hadopi' means 'too stupid to learn from our previous mistakes so let's do it again'.
On the post: Fourth Circuit Appeals Court Takes Aim At Police Officers' 'Training And Expertise' Assertions
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Too bad a cop's training and expertise don't include things like the Constitution and respect for the rights of everyone.
On the post: Devin Nunes Loses Yet Another One Of His SLAPP Suits
The only lawsuits the Dynamic Dipshits of Devin Nunes and Steven Bliss have won are the ones they don't file.
On the post: Judge Says DEA, TSA Can Continue To Be Sued For Stealing Cash From Airline Passengers
I'm waiting for the day when the TSA tries ti screen the armored car drivers at the airport and reports them to the DEA.
On the post: UK Legislators Are Using Encrypted Messaging Services To Possibly Dodge Records Requests
Once again this shows that political leaders believe in rules for thee but not for me.
On the post: Poof! Taylor Swift, Evermore Theme Park Lawsuits Dropped With No Money Exchanged
Re: Money grab FAIL
You forgot Evermore's next step:
Add Left Shark exhibit to their park.
On the post: Senator Elizabeth Warren Goes Over The Line; Threatens To Punish Amazon For 'Snotty Tweets'
As much as I despise Amazon, I don't think they were stupid with their tweet. When I first read it and Sen. Warren's response, I wondered if they successfully baited her into saying something they could use in a lawsuit against one of her bills.
Now even if she manages to pass a break up big tech bill, the tech companies will run to the court and claim the bill was written to satisfy her personal vendetta against them and not for any proper financial purpose.
On the post: Appeals Court Decision Shows The Cleveland PD Cares More About Being Lied To Than About Officers Killing Children
It sure seems like too many departments view that as a reason to hire someone instead of shredding their application.
On the post: DMCA Complaint Claims Copyright On The Word 'Outstanding', Wants Entries From Top Dictionaries De-Listed From Google
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Wait until the dictionary companies claim copyright in every word in them and go after everyone for infringing their intellectual property.
On the post: Reporter Sues DOJ To See If It Is Trying To Help Devin Nunes Unmask @DevinCow Twitter Account
Given the bullcrap that Nunes and Biss have tossed around, responsive records should be pretty easy to find based upon their odor.
On the post: FBI Director Uses January 6 Insurrection To, Once Again, Ask For Encryption Backdoors
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That depends. Do you believe the government should be able to use a court order (often times ex-parte and under seal) to make you decrypt a snail mail letter between you and a family member that you've written in a code that only you two know? Or do you believe in privacy, security, freedom and the 4th Amendment?
The government never had access to this type of information before and grew addicted to it in the days before encryption was necessary. Now they're acting like an addict trying anything they can to keep feeding their addiction.
On the post: The New York Times (Falsely) Informs Its 7 Million Readers Net Neutrality Is 'Pointless'
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It's sad that their reputation is such when I saw "New York Times falsely" I thought it was redundant.
On the post: Appeals Court Rejects New York Police Unions' Attempt To Block Disclosure Of Disciplinary Records
That might be true if you include the cops who live there.
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