en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2459630 Comments by Brian_Cooke http://wu.granneman.com/2006/01/31/michigan-child-porn-case-might-have-wider-reach/#IDComment150794503 I agree. That's an interesting way of putting it. Tue, 10 May 2011 21:59:04 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2006/01/31/michigan-child-porn-case-might-have-wider-reach/#IDComment150794503 http://wu.granneman.com/2010/11/23/things-we-do-to-innocent-people-to-prevent-terrorism/#IDComment150793788 Perhaps I was I drew a conclusion a bit too soon Tue, 10 May 2011 21:55:58 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2010/11/23/things-we-do-to-innocent-people-to-prevent-terrorism/#IDComment150793788 http://wu.granneman.com/2001/12/01/the-surveillance-society/#IDComment148958283 Surveillance can be both good and bad. When I was an intern in the Public defender's office we had client who had been severely beaten police unconvincingly claimed that their dash cams weren't working Wed, 4 May 2011 23:13:37 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2001/12/01/the-surveillance-society/#IDComment148958283 http://wu.granneman.com/2003/05/04/david-nelson-could-you-step-aside-for-a-few-moments/#IDComment148956399 It bothers me that this person who is clearly not a terrorist is being repeatedly harrowed and unable to clear his name. But what bothers me more is that our 'no fly list system' and the people implementing are clearly inept. Wed, 4 May 2011 23:08:01 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2003/05/04/david-nelson-could-you-step-aside-for-a-few-moments/#IDComment148956399 http://wu.granneman.com/2007/05/15/more-on-real-id/#IDComment148954851 I think you may be reading into this a little too much. Wed, 4 May 2011 23:03:22 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2007/05/15/more-on-real-id/#IDComment148954851 http://wu.granneman.com/2010/11/23/things-we-do-to-innocent-people-to-prevent-terrorism/#IDComment148954254 Although this post is some weeks later, it turns out that OBL's was tracked down in part from information obtained by Kaleid Sheik Mohmmed who was waterboarded in Guantanamo Bay. Although I still believe water boarding in principle, this adds a new layer to the debate. Wed, 4 May 2011 23:01:25 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2010/11/23/things-we-do-to-innocent-people-to-prevent-terrorism/#IDComment148954254 http://wu.granneman.com/2005/01/15/cyberwar/#IDComment148952936 While we often talk about the benefits of technology, I think a clear cost is that we make ourselves more vulnerable by becoming so dependent on it. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:57:34 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2005/01/15/cyberwar/#IDComment148952936 http://wu.granneman.com/2005/08/07/terrorists-turn-to-the-web-as-base-of-operations/#IDComment148951996 I agree, but I think it might be useful. If the terrorists are communicating via the internet at least we can track their communications. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:54:36 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2005/08/07/terrorists-turn-to-the-web-as-base-of-operations/#IDComment148951996 http://wu.granneman.com/2006/11/02/here-we-go-again-just-push-the-yellow-button-and-vote-as-many-times-as-you-want-on-sequoia-touch-screen-voting-machines/#IDComment148947282 I agree that its unlikely, but why take a chance with something as sensitive as an election? It seems like it would be fairly simple to safeguard against such things. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:39:46 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2006/11/02/here-we-go-again-just-push-the-yellow-button-and-vote-as-many-times-as-you-want-on-sequoia-touch-screen-voting-machines/#IDComment148947282 http://wu.granneman.com/2006/11/02/here-we-go-again-just-push-the-yellow-button-and-vote-as-many-times-as-you-want-on-sequoia-touch-screen-voting-machines/#IDComment148946871 I agree. And it concerns me that these machines are maintained and operated by people poll workers are often really, really old. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:37:41 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2006/11/02/here-we-go-again-just-push-the-yellow-button-and-vote-as-many-times-as-you-want-on-sequoia-touch-screen-voting-machines/#IDComment148946871 http://wu.granneman.com/2008/01/06/can-you-count-on-these-machines/#IDComment148946457 I want my vote to be counted, so if I feel there is any chance that it may not with these machines I'm going to opt for a paper ballot. In fact, I always vote early because I don't really trust the ancient people who work at the polls. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:35:47 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2008/01/06/can-you-count-on-these-machines/#IDComment148946457 http://wu.granneman.com/2004/11/10/the-problem-with-electronic-voting-machines/#IDComment148946008 This article is frightening and shocking. I'm disappointed that the US--supposedly a beacon of freedom and democracy--would allow such a fallible system to record votes. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:34:07 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2004/11/10/the-problem-with-electronic-voting-machines/#IDComment148946008 http://wu.granneman.com/2006/01/01/top-10-pros-and-cons-on-the-electronic-voting-machine-debate/#IDComment148945456 I think the cons clearly outweigh the pros. Why even raise the chance that votes could be miscounted? Moreover, how can voters have confidence in a voting system which is clearly problematic. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:32:21 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2006/01/01/top-10-pros-and-cons-on-the-electronic-voting-machine-debate/#IDComment148945456 http://wu.granneman.com/2009/02/02/google-executives-face-jail-time-for-italian-video/#IDComment148944240 I agree with the previous comments, and I'm surprised the Italian court actually believes they can compel google to do anythin Wed, 4 May 2011 22:28:44 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2009/02/02/google-executives-face-jail-time-for-italian-video/#IDComment148944240 http://wu.granneman.com/2000/12/15/german-hate-law-no-denying-it/#IDComment148943501 I agree with the previous posts. I think censoring a holocaust denier gives them an undeserved amount of attention. Wed, 4 May 2011 22:26:34 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/2000/12/15/german-hate-law-no-denying-it/#IDComment148943501 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148564879 Bring them to justice could mean "change the law to make providing an abortion a capital offense"--which wouldn't be illegal. Tue, 3 May 2011 20:36:26 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148564879 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148564136 Okay, but I don't think that the fact that a speech incites anger which could lead to violence is a legitimate justification for censorship. The site contains no direct incitement to violence and -+there is no immediacy to it since it is a static online document. Inciting anger is a necessary part of political rhetoric, and just because someone becomes angry doesn't mean that they should go out and kill someone. Perhaps it will prompt them to vote, call legislators, protest, etc. The fact that a few disturbed people engage in violent acts because of things like this is their fault--and their fault alone. Tue, 3 May 2011 20:33:27 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148564136 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148562527 Agreed. I believe Charles Manson should be killed. Have I just committed a crime, or said something that's subject to censorship? I don't think so. Tue, 3 May 2011 20:27:02 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148562527 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148562168 I agree that its unclear whether this site is a hit list, but I come to the exact opposite conclusion. If someone's intentions are unclear, I think that makes it less reasonable to censor him or her. Tue, 3 May 2011 20:25:32 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148562168 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148561726 "Brought to justice" does evoke certain connotations, but the picture does show an abortion doctor on trial--not being murdered. I don't think the government should be in the business of inferring intentions. Tue, 3 May 2011 20:23:31 +0000 http://wu.granneman.com/1999/02/27/nuremberg-files-abortionists-on-trial/#IDComment148561726