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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
No one should be allowed to occupy vacant homes without permission of the owner.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
States should be allowed to arrest trespassers regardless of their immigration status.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
No, the laws within a country should apply equally to every adult.
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
A container ship’s power failed and it crashed into a bridge.
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
Liability depends on the cause of the incident, and the cause has not yet been established.
Ed
On Friday, March 29, 2024, mrvnchpmn < chapman@...> wrote:
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
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1.? Should
illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes
without the permission of the owner?
Squatting is illegal no matter who is doing it.
2,?
Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal
immigrants for trespassing?
That is the current law. They just cannot deport anyone.
3.?
Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or
immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to
US visitors or immigrants?
No. Every nation has its own priorities.
4.? The
Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
I believe that the fault lies with the Baltimore Port Authority for
not anticipating this kind of situation.
5.?
?Should the owner of the ship or the company that
chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
No. That would ultimately result in increased prices for consumer
goods.
Aloha,
Celeste Rogers
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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No jokes - just difficult to write questions.
As for the ship incident - we are never going to be sure of what happened - the one thing we are most likely to be sure of is that the official government report? will do anything but ell us what really happeed.
Marvin
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
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I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
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In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
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No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
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I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
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I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
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Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
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5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
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See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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These are just ideas, not a real?Friday Five!
What do you contribute toward improving the world or benefiting humanity?
What in your opinion is the human?mind and?how does?it impact your?life?
What in your opinion should we change about consumer?culture and why?
What would you like to be posthumously remembered for and why?
Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so?
I could probably brainstorm more, but I am tired. :)
On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 5:40?PM mrvnchpmn < chapman@...> wrote:
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No jokes - just difficult to write questions.
As for the ship incident - we are never going to be sure of what happened - the one thing we are most likely to be sure of is that the official government report? will do anything but ell us what really happeed.
Marvin
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
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I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
?
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
?
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
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I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
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I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
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Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
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5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
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See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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I don't understand your last question, but like the others. Ed
These are just ideas, not a real?Friday Five!
What do you contribute toward improving the world or benefiting humanity?
What in your opinion is the human?mind and?how does?it impact your?life?
What in your opinion should we change about consumer?culture and why?
What would you like to be posthumously remembered for and why?
Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so?
I could probably brainstorm more, but I am tired. :)
On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 5:40?PM mrvnchpmn < chapman@...> wrote:
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No jokes - just difficult to write questions.
As for the ship incident - we are never going to be sure of what happened - the one thing we are most likely to be sure of is that the official government report? will do anything but ell us what really happeed.
Marvin
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
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I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
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In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
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No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
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I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
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I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
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Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
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5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
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See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
Absolutely not. But apparently they do in NY, which has “squatter’s rights”, which can make it next to impossible for a homeowner to evict or remove a squatter from their property.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
Yes. Isn’t this already done? (well, isn’t it done everywhere except for NY which has squatter’s rights?)
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
I think it should be a strong consideration (but not the only consideration), perhaps reciprocallity decided on a country by country basis.
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
It appears that just like with the Titanic, a litany of bad decisions, bad circumstances, and bad timing led to the bridge collapse. But how amazing/what a blessing, that only 6 people died, as this disaster could have been far, far worse.
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
Yes, they should. At least they bare partial blame….other blame could potentially lie with the MD pilots and perhaps lack of modernization/upkeep with the bridge. Realistically though…..the owner of the ship/company will just declare bankruptcy and not pay (assuming there was any realistic way to make an company in another country pay up.)
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Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so? >> ? I think Darryl is referring to PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk who says that humans should not have any more rights than a dog, a pig, and a rat have.
Rhonda
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// ? ??Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol? ? ?//
Ingenious. ?They could arrest themselves.
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On Mar 29, 2024, at 17:50, Darrell King <DarrellGKing@...> wrote:
? 1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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It's the government's job not to tell us what we should not know. ?They are experts and wise; we are ignorant and deplorable. ?Our ignorance is their bliss.
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On Mar 29, 2024, at 18:40, mrvnchpmn <chapman@...> wrote:
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No jokes - just difficult to write questions.
As for the ship incident - we are never going to be sure of what happened - the one thing we are most likely to be sure of is that the official government report? will do anything but ell us what really happeed.
Marvin
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
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I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
?
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
?
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
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I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
?
I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
?
Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
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5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
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See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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If you meant my questions, Ed, I was asking if the3 generic human l;ife was more valuable than the generic life of a member of another species. I was trying to avoid Celeste's almost guaranteed qualifier, "...this is impossible to answer since I do not know which?human or which dog..." (Love you, Celeste!)
The idea was to explore the concept of the value of life and the human role as ever-expanding masters of the planet. This has some relevance?to modern political and scientific concerns, such as the impacts, if any, people are having on other species and the global biosphere. I personally do not feel?humanity is inherently more important?than wolverines or starfish, or even ferns, yet I would likely save a human?baby at the cost of destroying an entire anthill. Not so amazing on that scale, but would I feel it is imperative to save a million babies at the cost of the entire Amazon rain forest?
D
On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 6:46?PM Ed Lomas < relomas2@...> wrote: I don't understand your last question, but like the others. Ed
These are just ideas, not a real?Friday Five!
What do you contribute toward improving the world or benefiting humanity?
What in your opinion is the human?mind and?how does?it impact your?life?
What in your opinion should we change about consumer?culture and why?
What would you like to be posthumously remembered for and why?
Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so?
I could probably brainstorm more, but I am tired. :)
On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 5:40?PM mrvnchpmn < chapman@...> wrote:
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No jokes - just difficult to write questions.
As for the ship incident - we are never going to be sure of what happened - the one thing we are most likely to be sure of is that the official government report? will do anything but ell us what really happeed.
Marvin
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
?
I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
?
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
?
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
?
I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
?
I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
?
Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
?
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
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See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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Not specifically, Rhonda, but that does capture the correct flavor of my intent. Thank?you!
D
<<I don't understand your last question, but like the others.
Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so? >> ? I think Darryl is referring to PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk who says that humans should not have any more rights than a dog, a pig, and a rat have.
Rhonda
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Thanks; I get it now.? Another good question. Ed
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Darrell King < DarrellGKing@...> wrote: If you meant my questions, Ed, I was asking if the3 generic human l;ife was more valuable than the generic life of a member of another species. I was trying to avoid Celeste's almost guaranteed qualifier, "...this is impossible to answer since I do not know which?human or which dog..." (Love you, Celeste!)
The idea was to explore the concept of the value of life and the human role as ever-expanding masters of the planet. This has some relevance?to modern political and scientific concerns, such as the impacts, if any, people are having on other species and the global biosphere. I personally do not feel?humanity is inherently more important?than wolverines or starfish, or even ferns, yet I would likely save a human?baby at the cost of destroying an entire anthill. Not so amazing on that scale, but would I feel it is imperative to save a million babies at the cost of the entire Amazon rain forest?
D
On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 6:46?PM Ed Lomas < relomas2@...> wrote: I don't understand your last question, but like the others. Ed
These are just ideas, not a real?Friday Five!
What do you contribute toward improving the world or benefiting humanity?
What in your opinion is the human?mind and?how does?it impact your?life?
What in your opinion should we change about consumer?culture and why?
What would you like to be posthumously remembered for and why?
Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so?
I could probably brainstorm more, but I am tired. :)
On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 5:40?PM mrvnchpmn < chapman@...> wrote:
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No jokes - just difficult to write questions.
As for the ship incident - we are never going to be sure of what happened - the one thing we are most likely to be sure of is that the official government report? will do anything but ell us what really happeed.
Marvin
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1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
?
I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
?
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
?
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
?
I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
?
I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
?
Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
?
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
?
See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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If we can get this trend to spread, we could give them citizenships and employ?them as self-arresting criminals, those killing many birds?with a single social reform stone.
// ? ??Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol? ? ?//
Ingenious.? They could arrest themselves.
? 1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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Darrell,
I honestly don't understand what your reference to me is supposed
to mean. Nor do I understand why you referenced me. Please
explain.
Aloha,
Celeste
On 3/30/2024 4:10 AM, Darrell King
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If you meant my questions, Ed, I was asking
if the3 generic human l;ife was more valuable than the
generic life of a member of another species. I was trying
to avoid Celeste's almost guaranteed qualifier, "...this
is impossible to answer since I do not know which?human or
which dog..." (Love you, Celeste!)
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Sorry, Celeste. We were discussing why I worded a question a certain way and I referred to you as my inspiration and motivation for doing so as too?literal an interpretation of the question would have bypass the fundamental point I was trying to emphasize. The point I was hoping for would involve a proactive elaboration, but my initial wording became a little convoluted after I tried to illustrate?that?I was after a broad definition of human life vs. animal life rather than a specific individual human life vs a specific individual animal's. You often toss back questions that are unclearly worded and I remembered this as I was seeking the best format for my question.
D
Darrell,
I honestly don't understand what your reference to me is supposed
to mean. Nor do I understand why you referenced me. Please
explain.
Aloha,
Celeste
On 3/30/2024 4:10 AM, Darrell King
wrote:
If you meant my questions, Ed, I was asking
if the3 generic human l;ife was more valuable than the
generic life of a member of another species. I was trying
to avoid Celeste's almost guaranteed qualifier, "...this
is impossible to answer since I do not know which?human or
which dog..." (Love you, Celeste!)
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Excellent. ?Pure progress.
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On Mar 30, 2024, at 10:12, Darrell King <DarrellGKing@...> wrote:
? If we can get this trend to spread, we could give them citizenships and employ?them as self-arresting criminals, those killing many birds?with a single social reform stone. // ? ??Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol? ? ?//
Ingenious.? They could arrest themselves.
? 1.? Should illegal immigrants be allowed to occupy vacant homes without the permission of the owner?
I am sometimes staring at these questions for a really long moment, perhaps seeking the joke or the trick hidden in them!
In this case, my knee-jerk response was "Only when I can, too!"
No. The term illegal immigrant does not mean an immigrant who is exempt from legal restrictions. It refers?to a trespasser?who probably should not be encouraged to polish his skills by taking new steps in his career. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to turn themselves in to the Border Patrol, thus achieving a form of shelter from the experts.
2,? Should individual states be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing?
I cannot see why not. Despite immigration being?a federal purview, local law enforcement are often supporting?federal agencies. I would even go so far as to say that any law enforcement agent has a duty to make such an arrest.
3.? Should the US laws be reciprocal toward visitors or immigrants to the degree that their home counties are to US visitors or immigrants?
I could see some validity to this. Reciprocity exists?between some states, as with various permits and licenses. I would expect such an arrangement to be subject to oversight, of course, and not automated.?
4.? The Baltimore bridge collapse - what happened?
Looks like the ship had a mechanical issue and pulled off the road in a bad spot! I understand they?did try to call for help from a tug and they did notify authorities. I am withholding?any more indignant comments until the official investigation results arrive.
5.? ?Should the owner of the ship or the company that chartered it be held liable for the replacement cost?
See above. Depends?upon the circumstances. Having?said that, I would also have to admit I was assuming that such would be the case anyway.
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<<What do you contribute toward improving the world or benefiting humanity?>>
I work hard in my job and seek to give quality care and advice to people. I regularly financially contribute to help others in need, both at the local and national level. I financially contribute to my local animal shelter & have adopted 4 pets from them who I spoil completely. I volunteer in my local Mensa, which at least benefits the active members of the local group. I take the time to counter disinformation/misinformation when I see/hear it, but sadly many people want to believe what they want to believe, regardless of the facts. ? <<What in your opinion is the human?mind and?how does?it impact your?life???>>
Well, I guess the human mind is the fusion between the physical brain and the spiritual soul. It’s certainly good to have one, I can appreciate life at a deeper level, then I would if I didn’t have a human mind. Certainly I enjoy, as do most people in the US, and even most people worldwide to a greater or lesser extent, a higher standard of living than at any other time in history—and that is because of the great inventions and discoveries that have come from human minds. On the flip side, human minds can also be very dark and depraved as they plot against others, and this is something I must always keep in mind as I plan activities or schedule my day. ? <<What in your opinion should we change about consumer?culture and why?>>
The problem with consumer culture is it entices people to spend money on junk items that are quickly discarded. That is a waste of resources and fills up our landfills. I don’t see consumer culture changing, but ideally only high quality, useful items would be promoted for people to buy. ? <<What would you like to be posthumously remembered for and why?>>
I hope my children remember me for being a good mom. If I die before my husband, then I hope he remembers me for being a good spouse. Maybe my pets will remember me for taking good care of them. I’m not too concerned if anyone else remembers me, but if they do, hopefully its because I had a positive impact on their life, and not a negative impact. ? <<Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so?>>
Yes, I believe a hypothetical average human life is more important than the hypothetical average dog’s life. This is from my religious believe that humans are created in the image of God, and are the pinnacle (at least on earth), of God’s creative process. From a secular viewpoint, I think it can be argued that humans are generally the top of “survival of the fittest’, due to our ability to think, conceive, plan, and manipulate our environment. ? ?
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I want to emphasize?I was just tossing out brainstorming ideas with those questions and not actually soliciting responses!
That being said, Rhonda, your answers are good windows?into your values, which is broadly the area I was shooting for. Thank you! I would have differing perspectives?on a couple of the points, but I was still able to grasp yours?easily.
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<<What do you contribute toward improving the world or benefiting humanity?>>
I work hard in my job and seek to give quality care and advice to people. I regularly financially contribute to help others in need, both at the local and national level. I financially contribute to my local animal shelter & have adopted 4 pets from them who I spoil completely. I volunteer in my local Mensa, which at least benefits the active members of the local group. I take the time to counter disinformation/misinformation when I see/hear it, but sadly many people want to believe what they want to believe, regardless of the facts. ? <<What in your opinion is the human?mind and?how does?it impact your?life???>>
Well, I guess the human mind is the fusion between the physical brain and the spiritual soul. It’s certainly good to have one, I can appreciate life at a deeper level, then I would if I didn’t have a human mind. Certainly I enjoy, as do most people in the US, and even most people worldwide to a greater or lesser extent, a higher standard of living than at any other time in history—and that is because of the great inventions and discoveries that have come from human minds. On the flip side, human minds can also be very dark and depraved as they plot against others, and this is something I must always keep in mind as I plan activities or schedule my day. ? <<What in your opinion should we change about consumer?culture and why?>>
The problem with consumer culture is it entices people to spend money on junk items that are quickly discarded. That is a waste of resources and fills up our landfills. I don’t see consumer culture changing, but ideally only high quality, useful items would be promoted for people to buy. ? <<What would you like to be posthumously remembered for and why?>>
I hope my children remember me for being a good mom. If I die before my husband, then I hope he remembers me for being a good spouse. Maybe my pets will remember me for taking good care of them. I’m not too concerned if anyone else remembers me, but if they do, hopefully its because I had a positive impact on their life, and not a negative impact. ? <<Is a hypothetical?average human life more important than a hypothetical average dog's life? Why do you think (or not think) so?>>
Yes, I believe a hypothetical average human life is more important than the hypothetical average dog’s life. This is from my religious believe that humans are created in the image of God, and are the pinnacle (at least on earth), of God’s creative process. From a secular viewpoint, I think it can be argued that humans are generally the top of “survival of the fittest’, due to our ability to think, conceive, plan, and manipulate our environment. ? ?
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