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Comment Re:Autoimmune disorder... (Score 1) 350

The 911 location technology has its limits. I use Vonage and I had to configure my account to enter the address information so that it will come up on 911. I suppose that I could have entered the address of the police station. I think it's time to look at modifying the system to make this more difficult to accomplish. I originally used prevent, but I'm sure that no matter how rigorous the security is, someone will break it.

Comment Re:Busy protecting the cartels? (Score 2) 76

There is some substance behind the charge that the current system favors the cartels. The Institute for Justice, https://ij.org/milwaukee-taxis... has some interesting background on this. The current system freezes all newcomers out of the market and gives the current (limited by law) permit holders a monopoly. The present system has been ruled unconstitutional: http://www.jsonline.com/news/m... The ordinance as drafted: "The proposal requires permits for all public passenger vehicles, and all vehicles must be inspected. In addition there are penalties for operating a public passenger vehicle without a permit and driving a public passenger vehicle without a license." so public safety is protected. Lyft and Uber could require drivers offering rides to have the proper licensing. These services aren't going to go away, its time to completely legitimize them.

Submission + - Milwaukee City Council proposal to pave way for Uber, Lyft (jsonline.com)

rjune writes: Ald. Robert Bauman is drafting a proposed ordinance that, if approved by the Common Council, would change the way public passenger vehicles are regulated and licensed.
The proposal, expected to be outlined on Friday before the Common Council's Public Transportation Review Board, not only lifts the cap on taxicab vehicle permits but accommodates new smartphone app services such as Uber and Lyft. Both Uber and Lyft are already in the marketplace.

Comment Re:Overly Paranoid (Score 1) 245

The additional information certainly changes things. You said you contacted the State Department. How about the constituent services office of your Congressman or Senators? Most government agencies don't like to have to answer congressional inquiries. It may or may not help, but it will draw a lot of attention to that individual - something that his supervisor's won't appreciate.

Comment Re:Sounds like we have a new phrase... (Score 2) 481

Is something obsolete if it can still perform it's design function effectively and economically? About 5 years ago, I gave a friend a Windows 98 computer as a backup for the one he had running an engraving machine. (For plaques that go on awards and trophies) The system is stand-alone and is designed for that type of computer. A replacement system would cost thousands and would not provide any additional benefit to his business. I wonder about the supportability issue, but otherwise I don't see a problem.

Comment Re:Nonsense (Score 2) 294

You should have asked for them to put that in writing. In fact, you should have made a written request for them to give you a written directive to stop producing the reports. Failing to generate the required reports would have given them grounds to fire you. What a glorious fortnight of rubbing their noses in their "Official Policy"!

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