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OSD 265: What is technology controlled by a foreign adversary?

Open Source Defense • 31 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Technology Free speech Second Amendment Gun Rights First Amendment
  1. Technology controlled by a foreign adversary raises concerns about government control over app stores and websites.
  2. The debate over restricting technology based on geopolitical concerns challenges free speech principles and individual freedoms.
  3. There's a contrast between how free speech and gun rights are viewed in the US, highlighting the potential for progress in the Second Amendment space.

OSD 261: Murder rates are determined by your level of zoom

Open Source Defense • 63 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Statistics Gun Rights
  1. Violence in society is like bubble tea - the bubbles, not the milk. It's not evenly distributed, but lumpy.
  2. Murder rates can vary widely within the same city, with certain neighborhoods being safer than others. High-level averages can be misleading.
  3. Your personal risk of violence is heavily influenced by factors like geography, behavior, and demographics, rather than just general statistics. Adjust your level of focus accordingly.

OSD 260: Frozen in amber

Open Source Defense • 49 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Regulation Legislation Court Cases Gun Rights Innovation
  1. Proposed AI regulations could stifle innovation by imposing stringent safety measures early in development.
  2. Legal standards like the 'common use' test in gun laws can freeze technology at a specific point, hindering progress and new advancements.
  3. Existing laws may have unintentionally restricted innovation in areas like firearms, highlighting the importance of vigilantly advocating for innovation-friendly policies.

OSD 263: AlphaGo and invisible limits

Open Source Defense • 28 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Innovation Gun Rights Mental health
  1. Innovation can be driven by existential threats - challenges can push you to become stronger and force innovation, making threats potentially beneficial.
  2. Struggles and restrictions can lead to progress - historical examples show that adversity in gun rights led to major advancements and innovation in the gun community.
  3. Reacting positively to challenges can bring long-term benefits - while restrictions are not ideal, responding with innovation and galvanizing communities can lead to positive outcomes over time.

...Teach a Man to Revolt

Anarchonomicon • 334 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Rights Constitutional Law Civil Liberties Cultural influence
  1. An unalterable core text is crucial for a declaration of rights, much like the enduring nature of the Islamic faith.
  2. Enumerated rights should be cherished as noble titles, making individuals feel superior and proud of their freedoms.
  3. Enforcement of rights through ad hoc vigilante violence is a powerful cultural force that can outlast even the fall of governments.
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Aloha! Hawaii Ignores US Supreme Court Too.

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 19 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Rights Legal system Policy Civil Rights
  1. Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled that the state doesn't have to follow the US Supreme Court's decision on carrying firearms in public, emphasizing state constitutional differences.
  2. The Hawaiian Supreme Court decision was criticized by some for what they perceived as an antigun stance and a disregard for federalism principles.
  3. Hawaii has implemented laws restricting where firearms can be carried, leading to debate on gun rights, safety, and challenges to regulations.

OSD 247: ATF and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

Open Source Defense • 56 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Second Amendment Gun Rights
  1. Recent legal challenges against ATF rules highlight administrative law complexities, not just gun rights.
  2. Engaging in detailed rule debates with ATF is less impactful than questioning their authority to create rules.
  3. The key to influencing government actions lies in making it politically beneficial for officials to act in the right way, or stripping away their power to act wrongly.

I was targeted for harassment on Twitter and all I got was bored

Something interesting • 9 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Harassment Gun Rights Free speech Online behavior
  1. The writer faced online harassment on Twitter but found the attacks to be boring and tedious.
  2. The harassment mainly consisted of anti-gay slurs, threats of violence, and attempts to provoke by targeting personal aspects.
  3. Despite the negative experience, the writer found solace in exploring other online platforms and enjoying TV shows.