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  1. Comment on US teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m by jury in ~news

  2. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 3 in ~society

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    I personally think it's because he didn't see the problem with either the association or the behavior. And then other people shocker did and so now he's trying to pretend it didn't happen

    I personally think it's because he didn't see the problem with either the association or the behavior. And then other people shocker did and so now he's trying to pretend it didn't happen

    2 votes

  3. Comment on US teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m by jury in ~news

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    Their age would be a defense and in practice they don't for that reason. The minimum age for incarceration in Virginia is 11 and oh boy does that feel way too young

    Their age would be a defense and in practice they don't for that reason.

    The minimum age for incarceration in Virginia is 11 and oh boy does that feel way too young

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’ in ~society

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    I think the framing of "it's done in Europe" or similar is because those things are generally portrayed as impossible, unrealistic pipe dreams in the US. By itself it's just a statement of the...

    And I don't think that saying "well in XXXX they do this!" is a good way to defend policies in general.

    I think the framing of "it's done in Europe" or similar is because those things are generally portrayed as impossible, unrealistic pipe dreams in the US. By itself it's just a statement of the policy being possible.

    Sometimes I'll see "it's done and works in _______" and that should have some data behind it. But while I definitely get that it doesn't feel like a strong argument out of the American context, within that American context often we're just trying to establish basic facts rather than lay out a more complex or specific argument.

    I'm not speaking to these specific points in this article, I'd have to do a lot more reading and I'm not up for that today.

    11 votes

  5. Comment on Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’ in ~society

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    Worth noting his name is spelled "Hasan"

    Worth noting his name is spelled "Hasan"

    2 votes

  6. Comment on What makes a game, a game? in ~games

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    I think specialized terminology, particularly academic or field specific language like "game theory" has to be considered separate from the other definitions of a word. It's like how every...

    I think specialized terminology, particularly academic or field specific language like "game theory" has to be considered separate from the other definitions of a word.

    It's like how every discussion about race involving even a hint of criticism isn't the same as Critical Race Theory.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on US teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m by jury in ~news

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    This. They're too young really for the juvenile justice system and often don't really understand the consequences of their actions. Whatever is going on, being in a family foster situation and a...

    This. They're too young really for the juvenile justice system and often don't really understand the consequences of their actions. Whatever is going on, being in a family foster situation and a new school may be as important as any therapy. That said there is probably some level of mandated treatment, it just may be for the underlying issues rather than this incident.

    (Basing on my experiences with kids who were victims of CSA who abused other kids and how their age (and understanding of wrongdoing) came into play in those cases.)

    14 votes

  8. Comment on Half of US states sue Donald Trump administration over halting food stamps in ~society

  9. Comment on California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps in ~society

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    They're both trying to add/flip 5 seats for their "side". It's possible they don't work out that way because you're diluting your side's votes by spreading them out further and trying to...

    They're both trying to add/flip 5 seats for their "side". It's possible they don't work out that way because you're diluting your side's votes by spreading them out further and trying to concentrate the other side's votes into the fewest areas. So it's the same goal but there's some complexities in the outcome.

    There is only so much you can do though. I mentioned IL in another comment because idk how you gerrymander a state with those districts any more.

    6 votes

  10. Comment on California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps in ~society

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    I did see Newsom call for other states to do this and I'm genuinely unsure if it's possible to gerrymander Illinois further than it already is. Illinois's congressional districts - Wikipedia

    I did see Newsom call for other states to do this and I'm genuinely unsure if it's possible to gerrymander Illinois further than it already is.

    Illinois's congressional districts - Wikipedia

    9 votes

  11. Comment on Is vaping less harmful than smoking, and does it help people quit? in ~health

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    And really the big thing about poison is the dosage. Enough of pretty much anything can kill you, no matter how safe it is in smaller quantities.

    And really the big thing about poison is the dosage. Enough of pretty much anything can kill you, no matter how safe it is in smaller quantities.

    4 votes

  12. Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news

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    Nope. Definitely from a staff angle. It's also a pain because people are upset and it makes you do a lot of work. But you laugh rather than crash out

    Nope. Definitely from a staff angle. It's also a pain because people are upset and it makes you do a lot of work. But you laugh rather than crash out

    3 votes

  13. Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news

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    It's honestly usually more funny than not

    It's honestly usually more funny than not

    3 votes

  14. Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society

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    Yeah like I said it's not ideal in a long term situation. We have to fix the gerrymandering issue nationwide. But it is, IMO the correct short term response.

    Yeah like I said it's not ideal in a long term situation. We have to fix the gerrymandering issue nationwide. But it is, IMO the correct short term response.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society

  16. Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society

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    I know, and I'm saying the groundwork for changing that in four years starts now.

    I know, and I'm saying the groundwork for changing that in four years starts now.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society

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    On election day it's often harm reduction. Folks need to be more active during the primary/campaign to shift the narrative. (Also more active on local levels in general)

    On election day it's often harm reduction. Folks need to be more active during the primary/campaign to shift the narrative. (Also more active on local levels in general)

    3 votes

  18. Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society

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    I think they won't get the collaboration of the people they need without substance. They can certainly try, Cuomo's horrific AI videos were a weird stab at it but there's a reason Mamdani lands...

    I think they won't get the collaboration of the people they need without substance. They can certainly try, Cuomo's horrific AI videos were a weird stab at it but there's a reason Mamdani lands and Cuomo doesn't. Vertical videos by themselves are just format. The success of the content, IMO at least, requires the policy and personality or the "oh man he's on Gaydar and with the cats!"

    But hey people fuck it up all the time so idk

    9 votes

  19. Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news

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    People pee on their roommates' clothes often enough that not only does it not surprise me but I also always ask if it's a drunk pee or a spite pee (or both.) It's common enough I have a locked and...

    People pee on their roommates' clothes often enough that not only does it not surprise me but I also always ask if it's a drunk pee or a spite pee (or both.) It's common enough I have a locked and loaded follow up question. Students point laser pointers at cops from a window multiple times a year. I just expect this sort of thing.

    If we had fireworks in this state I'm sure we'd have had a *I got a great idea, it'll be hilarious" moment. I wouldn't be shocked if they posted it on socials too.

    Work in housing in higher ed and you'll rarely be surprised after the first year. Because you'll see EVERYTHING

    9 votes

  20. Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news

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    Motive seems to be "Hey bro watch this." Maybe it was something else but like, you don't need more than that. But maybe I've just seen too many conduct reports lately.

    Motive seems to be "Hey bro watch this."

    Maybe it was something else but like, you don't need more than that. But maybe I've just seen too many conduct reports lately.

    8 votes