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 funchordsHelloPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-11
Yarmouth Port, MA
kudos:5 | reply to NOVA_Guy
Re: Act of War? said by NOVA_Guy:said by Camelot One:a couple guys showing up to "talk" to you about your botnet infected computer doesn't seem out of line at all. Anyone from the government coming to "talk" to me about anything in my home without a warrant and force to back it up will not even make it inside my door, assuming I'm home. Chill out, Goober. *IF* the government sends someone by your house, it was probably someone like me who sent them. (And the someone will likely be sent by your ISP.) They WON'T have a warrant or any particular powers and if you'll take 5 minutes and calmly listen to what they're asking and why, you'll probably be able to take care of the problem yourself (although I doubt someone here on DSLReports would ever find themselves in that position).
said by NOVA_Guy:The last thing we need is a bunch of government thugs going around to people's houses and toying with their computers. My trust in all that they do these days is about as low as it can be. Just keep your "reasonableness" hat on. Government that behaves well should be rewarded. When you start becoming unglued from the outset makes you look unreasonable, not the government.
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 Mr NeutronLooks like I picked the wrong week toPremium
join:2005-05-30
Gorham, ME | reply to funchords
Re: Act of War? said by funchords:Just keep your "reasonableness" hat on. Government that behaves well should be rewarded. I agree entirely. You'll call me when the US government starts behaving reasonably, won't you? 
said by funchords:When you start becoming unglued from the outset makes you look unreasonable, not the government. I'm guessing you don't have many Indian (or "Native American" if you prefer) friends, do you?
If I'm guessing wrong, you really ought to have a chat with them about how "reasonable" the US government is. I think you'll find the Feds have a marked tendency to take the heavy-handed approach, given half a chance. Why? Well, because they can.
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funchordsHelloPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-11
Yarmouth Port, MA
kudos:5 | reply to Mr Neutron
Re: Act of War? said by Mr Neutron:said by funchords:When you start becoming unglued from the outset makes you look unreasonable, not the government. I'm guessing you don't have many Indian (or "Native American" if you prefer) friends, do you? If I'm guessing wrong, you really ought to have a chat with them about how "reasonable" the US government is. Let's try to stay within the vicinity of the topic, shall we?
said by Mr Neutron:I think you'll find the Feds have a marked tendency to take the heavy-handed approach, given half a chance. Why? Well, because they can. This is often true, regardless of any interpretation of ancient Indian affairs, and it's true of state and local government as well. That said, we are not at war with our government nor is it the enemy. It is not only wrong to act like we are, if I can't convince you of at that least, then I point out that it is simply inefficient to do so.
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Robb Topolski -= funchords.com =- District of Columbia -- KJ7RL
Evil does seek to maintain power by suppressing the truth, or by misleading the innocent. --Spock and McCoy stardate 5029.5 | |
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