This guy is proof that it simply does not pay to be a law-abiding, legal immigrant in the United States when you can be far better treated by Uncle Sam if you just come here and thumb your nose at our laws. If even half of the story is true, some of those immigration officials should be prosecuted by the states they reside in for some criminal negligence crime related to homicide.
The broadband technology of the future?
Some perspective on what happens when a private citizen shoots through a door at someone coming through, and when a cop does the same thing. Ironically, in the case of the former, they actually had a far more credible reason to believe that an attack was bearing down on them from the direction of the doorway.
Apple is selling 95 new iPhones per store, per day now. This would be why I am focusing on learning Objective-C and Cocoa, not more about Java.
Promising updates on the Chevy Volt. Now, if only it weren't a first generation American car, I might actually be able to convince my wife that we need one...
Police are starting to use GPS tracking against suspects--without warrants. I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for the usual legal suspects to decide that this is a violation of the 4th amendment.
The broadband technology of the future?
Some perspective on what happens when a private citizen shoots through a door at someone coming through, and when a cop does the same thing. Ironically, in the case of the former, they actually had a far more credible reason to believe that an attack was bearing down on them from the direction of the doorway.
Apple is selling 95 new iPhones per store, per day now. This would be why I am focusing on learning Objective-C and Cocoa, not more about Java.
Promising updates on the Chevy Volt. Now, if only it weren't a first generation American car, I might actually be able to convince my wife that we need one...
Police are starting to use GPS tracking against suspects--without warrants. I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for the usual legal suspects to decide that this is a violation of the 4th amendment.
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Even if it wasn't first generation... You could try... but I don't think you will convince me any time soon.
Reasons:
'79 Trans Am (bought new) became a money pit before 30K
'87 Dodge Caravan (bought new) became a money pit before 40K
'97 Suburban (bought new) breaking down every few hundred miles became life-threating before 30K
Shall I name the American used cars my parents bought that had horrific problems?
Best Cars:
'89 Ford Probe GT w/turbo charger (had 200K when Dad sold it, which is great for a turbo - but Dad takes good care of his cars) Note: Had a Mazda engine. No major work done whatsoever.
'91 Honda Accord currently has over 200K on it and made many trips back and forth the US with no major work (A/C broke, but that is about it).
'98 Nissan Maxima has about 150K on it now and is still running strong with no major work done.
early to mid 80's (can't remember year, I was a little kid) Toyota Turcell - had so many miles the body was very rusted and barely holding together and the engine was still in great shape. No major work done on that car either.
Do I really need to continue? I can if you want. :-D
The moment that Honda can get a plugin hybrid that can get me at least 50 miles on just the electric charge, we'll have to revisit this conversation. If I could get 200-300 miles on the gas engine and 50 miles on the electric, for about $25,000, it would probably be worth looking into as a replacement for my Civic. I know gas prices are down, but that's actually function of people not buying gas because they can't afford as much of it anymore (that's what the media says, so take that for what it's worth, I guess).
"GPS is essentially the same as having an officer trail someone, just cheaper and more accurate"
As much as I hate to say it, the coppers have a point on this one. Although I cringe at the thought of cops low-jacking anyone without a warrant, I can't see much difference.
It just means that criminals gotta be smarter...and sweep their environment for bugs and transmitting devices.
The problem is that we're fast approaching the point where a GPS tracking device will cost them only $5-$10/unit. Imagine a future where the average detective has hundreds of these at his disposal to track everyone he thinks is part of a crime.