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Comment Re:How about 18 minutes without the tunnel? (Score 1) 171

So, you're saying I should (1) telecommute to my construction job. No wait, that's not going to work.

I know, I'll (2) show up 2 hours late to work to miss rush hour. Oops, boss doesn't like that one.

Hmm, I could (3) bike to work with a minimum of 200lbs. of tools and materials on my back. No, that won't work either.

And 4, 5, 6, and 7 amount to relocate.

What wonderful alternatives you've offered.

Comment Re:Breakin' the law, breakin' the law (Score 1) 410

I am imaging some kind of "self test" occurring during launch, and after in the air, before responding to commands, where all instruments are checked for reasonable measurement, and some type of physics test is done near the ground and the air, to confirm the drone is not carrying anything (Such as drugs, weapons, hazardous devices, or other stowaways, such as extra electronics mounted to it), And failure of a test forces limited movement and gradual automatic descent.

And I imagine anyone with nefarious intent (or anyone who doesn't want to deal with that BS) will just build a quad-copter from easily sourced components and a programmable flight controller.

Comment Re:Is the gig economy a good thing? (Score 1) 367

The labor rules "employers" are subject to, make employee choice next to impossible to allow. You cannot as an employer allow someone to work 10 hours one week then 45 the next if you are obligated to provide them with health insurance, and sick pay.

Where in the US are employers required to provide sick pay or health insurance, other than federal contractors? And sick leave for workers with flexible hours is simple. You accrue a set fraction of a hour for each hour worked. A similar compensation could be worked out for health insurance as well.

Comment Re: Not everyone lives alone (Score 1) 229

They already charge more for a internet connection without a cable video package. It would literally cost me $3 more to add basic cable to my account. They could try actually being transparent and charge a connection fee (like any other utility) but they are only as transparent in their billing as they are required to be by law.

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