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Comment Re:Quality and quantity (Score 1) 285

Here in Manitoba, MTS not only gives me unlimited 12 mbps ADSL (sometimes spiking up to 32!) but (actual) unlimited 4G on my phone anywhere in the province. And free hotspot access throughout Winnipeg. Internet / Phone are about $50 each. Only downside is that they block port 25 on residential connections.

Maybe you should consider moving west.

Comment Re:Whatever happened in Ohio? (Score 4, Insightful) 257

Oh no, you might be required to show a picture ID to vote! Check in your wallet. See that state-issued card with your picture on it? The one you need to drive and buy alcohol? Congratulations! You can vote!

Shit, is it behind my bus pass or my food credits card?

Oh no, you cry, I might not have a driver's license. Except I do because almost everyone does, but theoretically I might not. Well, have no fear! Any valid ID is OK! And every state offers a non-driver's license photo ID.

Oh, shit, you mean the state-issued photo ID that costs money (that some folks can't afford, living paycheck to paycheck) and requires one to take the entire day off work (again, that some folks can't afford) to get on a weekday?

Check your privilege.

Comment Re:I trust (Score 5, Insightful) 910

Oh please. Go talk to someone who has experienced slavery (plenty of people in the world) and you ask them if they'd agree.

Being taxed for services that benefit the community you are part of thereby directly or indirectly benefiting you is not slavery. You aren't working for free, you are being paid in social capital. You have a safety net. You benefit from a cooperative, helpful and happy society. You get all sorts of direct benefits like roads and schools and knowing the hamburger you're eating isn't going to contain 10% earthworms.

Nobody is forcing you to participate. If you don't like the way that a civilized society works and would rather go back to tribal times, you're free to leave. Head over to Somalia, the libertarians paradise.

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