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We = The people with guns who control the nation and access to the inputs and trade networks (e.g. ports, sea-lanes, highways), and informations systems (e.g. f
by ahmeneeroe-v2 2y ago
We = The people with guns who control the nation and access to the inputs and trade networks (e.g. ports, sea-lanes, highways), and informations systems (e.g. fiber) that these companies rely on.
I also have no doubt that you personally might refuse to participate, but enough of your peers will re-orient to enable the corporation to keep moving.
- archagon 2y agoAt least for now, these kinds of things are decided by voters and their representatives, not “people with guns,” and plenty of those voters reject increased proliferation of the national security apparatus. I would argue that if that ever changes, this country will no longer be worth defending.
- ahmeneeroe-v2 2y agoI don't control any of that. I work for one of those big name tech cos. My comment isn't about being tough, it's about facing the reality that these companies won't be allowed to remain neutral (and my original comment expressed doubt that they're even neutral right now). edit: my comment makes less sense in light of your edit
- archagon 2y agoComment edited to remove snark. Thought to get it in before a reply came in, but got there too late. Sorry.
- ahmeneeroe-v2 2y agoty! That was very gracious