I have talked to Boeing Engineers about this in the past. They say that (both with present systems and new all IP based systems) there is a total physical and logical separation between the three types of networks on a plane (basically, pilot command and control, airplane maintenance networking, and passenger facing networking). They were pretty firm on this separation being inviolable, due to the obvious safety aspects. Either Chris Roberts is blowing smoke, or some pretty smart people made some pretty basic mistakes.

If you think this is only going to be used with warrants you sure haven't been paying attention. Maybe, if we are lucky, in 10 or 15 years the US Supreme Court would set up sensible rules about warrant requirements for fingerprints, but I sure wouldn't bet on it.

I see no reason why these researchers shouldn't be pilloried. Taking state money to improve methods of spying on the citizenry is not a positive act.

Looks like you've rehabilitated nicely.

This is the nub of the issue for me. Why do we seek to execute Islamic terrorists when that is exactly what they want?

Far better to sentence them to an entire lifetime of suffering behind the walls of a US prison. Myself, I can't imagine a worse fate; it's nasty, it's cold but somehow it's more HUMANE.

Love it. If death is what they crave, if death is what they expect - give 'em life!

I agree with most everything you've said, however, a month or so ago I was at someone's place and they offered a coffee.

It was surprisingly good. Turned out to be my first Keurig experience. I guess it depends on the coffee itself? I think she said it was "Blue Mountain" or something.

All in all, I was quite surprised that it didn't suck when I found out I was drinking one of those infernal machine's product.

I think this is the truck nuts to your pimped-out ride.

I'm not sure his point was that he didn't care about it.

I also found the summary fairly opaque, although that is likely a reflection of my minimal understanding of math and physics. The editors usually provide summaries of complex topics that are a little more approachable for the layman but I suppose I could always flout the law and RTFA.

With capitol offence level stupidity, the voluntary part shouldn't be necessary.

And I'm sure the OP would be okay with it, since it fits within their world view so well.

Nah, they probably whine up a shit storm over getting a minor traffic ticket.

Serious question here: I see this word being thrown around a lot of late and I'm curious to know what exactly about this comment you thought was racist.

They might get fined? That's it?

Can't they be sent to the Eastern Front to fight the Russians?

Where I find a big, big difference is the for profit facilities doing things like plastic surgery. They want to be paid up front, they will tell you what it will cost to the penny, and they never come up with bogus add-on charges.

Kinda hard to do when the bill is from an assistant anesthesiologist for work performed during surgery. That is one of the most common bills to show up months later.

Having used both systems, I would rate the French system as far superior to the American one. I don't regard that as political point, just a statement of fact.

The complexity of the billing can indeed be insane.

I have literally gotten a check (for overpayment) and a threat to send the bill to collection (for non-payment) from the same Doctor's office on the same day.