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Have you ever considered that the Prime Directive is not only not ethical, but also illogical, and perhaps morally indefensible?

  • "Strong Borders Bill" is an attack on canadian privacy, immigrants, refugees, and is unconstitutional

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  • So you started with "there's no reason to appease the US," and have now landed on, "they say they're trying to appease the US by giving them things they want, but they don't really mean it"?

    And that ignores all of the other things in this bill that are about immigration, and asylum seekers, and being able to sieze peoples' mail, and forcing online providers to give up user data, all of which reach way beyond organized crime.

  • "Strong Borders Bill" is an attack on canadian privacy, immigrants, refugees, and is unconstitutional

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  • Unless you're trying to tell me those things aren't in the bill (they are), you haven't said anything at all.

  • "Strong Borders Bill" is an attack on canadian privacy, immigrants, refugees, and is unconstitutional

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  • If you're going to reply to me, you could at least make an effort to reference a single thing that I said.

  • "Strong Borders Bill" is an attack on canadian privacy, immigrants, refugees, and is unconstitutional

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  • How do the things in this bill accomplish that?

  • "Strong Borders Bill" is an attack on canadian privacy, immigrants, refugees, and is unconstitutional

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  • There’s no reason for us to come up with “draconian” bills to appease to Taco Chicken.

    Maybe you should tell the Public Safety Minister.

    Anandasangaree said Tuesday that Bill C-2 was drafted to contain "elements that will strengthen the relationship" between Canada and the U.S.

    "There are a number of items in the bill that have been irritants for the U.S. so we are addressing some of those issues," he said. "But it's not exclusively about the United States."

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-legislation-border-fentanyl-1.7550684

  • "Strong Borders Bill" is an attack on canadian privacy, immigrants, refugees, and is unconstitutional

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  • Of the points raised in the video, which do you think aren't harmful?

    Unilaterally cancelling immigration applications without any real oversight is draconian.

    The video lays out a very concrete example of why the one-year limit on asylum claims is not a great idea.

    I would think that eliminating "barriers" to forcing electronic service providers to hand over user data to law enforcement should be relevant to the interests of most Lemmy users.

    Making it easier for the police to seize and open mail is...concerning.

  • NDP's Singh drops 'I'm running for prime minister' messaging two weeks into the campaign

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  • As much as I agree that one doesn't "run for Prime Minister," and I wish everyone would stop using that phrasing...the party sure as shit should be running to form government.

  • Conservatives drop B.C. candidate in New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville

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  • This will probably be the only remotely positive thing I'll have to say about the CPC during this campaign, but good for them for taking out the trash.

    And yeah, there's still a lot of trash left.

  • Rules for c/Canada during the election season

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  • That seems like a little much - there's plenty of foreign media that produces worthwhile content.

    Blacklisting certain outlets, on the other hand...

  • The Pentagon Denies the F-35 Has a Kill Switch, but Its Software Demands Amount to the Same Thing

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  • Make the weapons bolt-action.

  • The Pentagon Denies the F-35 Has a Kill Switch, but Its Software Demands Amount to the Same Thing

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  • There is no kill switch for the F-35, but the JPO’s statement points to the very real problems with the weapons system. In its own words, the jet “operates under well-established agreements,” its strength “lies in its global partnership,” and JPO “[remains] committed to providing all users with the full functionality and support they require.” In other words, the F-35 doesn’t fly unless JPO helps you, but don’t worry because it’s committed to helping.

    The F-35 may not have a “kill switch” in the traditional sense, but the countries who bought it are locked into an irrevocable pact with Lockheed Martin and America. ALIS/ ODIN might not be able to turn off the F-35 remotely, but losing access to it can make it impossible to fly.

    Only one country has escaped the F-35 software and logistics trap while still being able to fly the jet: Israel. The IDF’s contract for the jet allows it to operate its own software systems without ALIS/ ODIN and conduct its own maintenance.

  • 3ish hours left for canvas 2024!! also what countries are participating

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  • Star Trek is a country, right?

  • Changing consumer habits could spell the end of bagged milk

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  • Bagged milk was available in MB in the late 80s/early 90s, but it disappeared some time after that.

  • The end of the long dash: CBC stops broadcasting official 1 p.m. time signal

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  • I already knew this was a national tragedy, but this is puts it over the top.

  • Stainless steel children's cups recalled due to presence of lead: Health Canada

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  • They've also been recalled in the States, so it may have been identified as an issue there, or in another jurisdiction. With only 12 units sold in Canada, it seems likely.

  • Upcoming AMA with Lemmy's creators: Monday, 7 Aug, 1500 CEST

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  • Featured

    Guide and FAQ for new players to Star Trek Online (STO)

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  • Do you mind if I pin this? It's exactly what I was hoping someone would post!