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"Last time I checked that kind of thing whas decided by the citizens of the modern country using its modern democratic institutions." It's possibly to advocate
by nawitus 10y ago
"Last time I checked that kind of thing whas decided by the citizens of the modern country using its modern democratic institutions."
It's possibly to advocate for a position and also believe in democracy. In fact, advocacy is part of the democratic process.
"Actually, I think it makes even more sense. Italian society will decide how they want to deal with automatic cars, in the same way they are deciding how to deal with Uber."
Yes, so far they have decided incorrectly.
- mantas 10y agoSo democracy is good as long as it decides correctly? And what gives you authority to decide what is and what is not correct?
- RobertoG 10y ago"It's possibly to advocate for a position and also believe in democracy. In fact, advocacy is part of the democratic process." Absolutely, but, lately, with the current Zeitgeist and all,I feel like it's not going overboard to remember it from time to time. "Yes, so far they have decided incorrectly." As it's their right (just remembering it again, only in case).
- icantdrive55 10y ago"They decided incorrectly?" Europe does so many things better that the almighty America. What if we enforced municipal codes; and shut down Uber in the United States tomorrow. Most of us wouldn't care less. Yes--a few drunks will have to go back to taking a cab, boo--hoo. I have never know a cab driver who had to buy their vechicle. The Shimmy boy would still be rich, but cry like someone took away his porn. Get over it. Plus, you still have the world to exploit? We don't need Uber. I know it seems like a God given given right in the valley, but most of us never use it. It's not that important. And self driving vechicles--just too tired to argue. Kill me, I like driving.