Every example you have stated is just flat out protectionism, and is not something our gov't should be involved in.

Progress often means the status quo becomes outdated.

Who the fuck likes a car salesman anyway? I can't imagine there is a lot of support to retain those jobs.

"Don't shoot the messenger" doesn't just apply when you disagree with the message.

The "cheap" 5C still retails for $549-$649. I'm sure Apple has a healthy amount of profit with that figure.

I don't see the 5C as a low end device, instead I see the 5S as a premium model. No one pays over half a grand for a low end phone.

I regret the title of my reply. I edited it out of the post, but neglected to review the title.

It's not actually moronic, and didn't mean to insult the OP.

I've only grudgingly moved more and more of my reading to tablets, but now am glad I have; still, I don't like the idea of having my books disappear if I don't pay a continuing subscription.

I see this as a big benefit for people that like to read for entertainment. You aren't paying for the actual books, just access to them. For light reading (entertainment purposes) this seems like a great deal.

I'll always buy technical books I want to refer to in hard copy when I can, but I don't need a persistent copy of most of the things I read.

The sky is blue.

I'd be surprised if terrorists were not trying to infiltrate the CIA.

I'll share a story to back up the OP's claim:

When I was younger I used Ketamine. We would go to Nogales or Tijuana, Mexico and purchase it from "veterinary supply" stores.

One time I was in a shop in Nogales and there were 2 Utah police officers in the store as well. They had been referred to the guy by one of their uncles, also an officer. They were buying horse steroids.

Another Roku owner here. Me and my wife use it for Netflix, Hulu Plus, and MP4's on USB sticks. The remote is very simple and the user interface is to.

And I'm just an end user who owns both Android and iOS devices. When I see the disparity in app quality on both platforms, especially in games, and hear developers explain why Android is so much more difficult to work with I'm going to take it at face value.

That was my first impression as well.

Fragmentation may not hurt the adoption of the OS, but it severely hinders the development of apps.

Mobile games are popular because they are time fillers. If I expected the same quality I get from my PS3 or PC when I play an ipod game I'd be severely disappointed. I don't though. I just appreciate the ability to whip the device out and obliterate dirty pigs or slash monsters and fruits with my fingers when I'm waiting at the doctors, dmv, end of my lunch break, etc.

Let's put this in perspective: Has anyone ever accused Nintendo of sabotaging their console market with their Game Boy/DS products? No?

Well I don't see why Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo should be worried about Apple then.

"A new competitor to Google Glass.."

"If you think complaints that Google Glass is creepy have merit, take heart: these aren't for walking around with."

Okay so .. where does it compete with Google Glass again? Just because they both hang on my face it doesn't mean they are vying for the same market.

But I think PETA subscribes to the "all press is good press" school of thought.

I can understand why it is desirable for the actual construction or possession to be illegal, but when I'm told that the knowledge and ability to do so should be banned as well, I don't agree.

Even if someone comes up with a reliable design using consumer grade 3d printers, they will still be crap compared to what we create with metal. If someone wanted to create an effective home made arsenal they'd be better off building a machine shop. Are we to start restricting lathes, drill presses, and the like as well?

I get the bogeyman of easily obtainable guns in any society with strict gun control but the reality is:

$20 + A "home improvement" store + (Optional, helps for reference) internet access = gun.

Sleep tight.

My guns are reliable because they are simple mechanical devices. I think this is a horrible idea, no matter how it's implemented.

Like a previous poster said, if law enforcement adopts the technology and it turns out to be extremely reliable I'll reconsider.