AlexanderMars

@j5y7 It's not possible in the US, the gun lobby owns too many politicians and federal judges. For all the politicians performative handwringing, pearl clutching and of the children thinking or praying; none of them will do anything.

I've had it with the US; I'm leaving and raising my kids somewhere that I don't have to worry about them getting shot because someone had a bad day at school.

@j5y7 the 80s assault weapons ban largely criminalised certain accessories. It was a big ridiculous pantomime of safety and security for the politicians and media to get all jazz hands about. It did nothing to address fundamental issues. Passing something similar would end up just as watered down by the gun lobby. The current supreme court is so pro gun, that they're in practice little more than a 2nd amendment enforcement mechanism.

@ppb1701 very good post.

It feels like some weird fanboy-ism is ruining everything on the ol' internet these days, particularly the discourse around privacy and security. I'm just not sure what people think these businesses have done to earn their loyalty in the face of valid criticism.

@geniodiabolico holy shit, never install corporate spyware from your employer on a personal device. If your employer won't provide a device then use a cheap second device.