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"A few days later, DFCS presented Patterson with a "safety plan" for her to sign. It would require her to delegate a "safety person" to be a "knowing participant and guardian" and watch over the children whenever she leaves home. The plan would also require Patterson to download an app onto her son's phone allowing for his location to be monitored. (The day when it will be illegal not to track one's kids is rapidly approaching.)"

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I like your reasoning. I'm a libertarian myself, so I get it.

But I held my nose and voted Democrat the last two Presidential elections because I think Trump is a uniquely dangerous person. I hate the "this time is different" argument, but I actually think it applied this time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Hmm. Interesting argument.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Maybe people believe that it will save a starving child in the future. Like, some future where politicians finally listen to them?

[–] [email protected] -4 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Morality is not subjective. It is not (or at least should not) be based on emotions.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago

Of course. But one can hope for insight and help in answering it, no?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago

But, given that Trump will very likely be as bad or worse, why give him the chance? Just to be able to make the statement?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 days ago (10 children)

But considering the alternative to Harris, it doesn't seem as clear as day to me.

 

And I'm being serious. I feel like there might be an argument there, I just don't understand it. Can someone please "steelman" that argument for me?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

That's not out of the question yet.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Thank you. That's a very considered response.

 

Should I be looking for a different job?

 
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"Autism spectrum disorder spiked 175% among people in the U.S. from 2.3 per 1,000 in 2011 to 6.3 per 1,000 in 2022, researchers found. Diagnosis rates climbed at a faster rate among adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s in that period, according to a study published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open."

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I saw the movie Bros last night. Hilarious! I've been in meetings just like the ones the museum board has.

And apropos this community, the poly moments were so spot on. (In a laughing-with-you-not-at-you kind of way.)

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