The Current Events Thread

[Syobon]

The unknown guy filed a complaint, not a lawsuit.

[Madican]

Doesn't the pope have diplomatic immunity or something?

[Syobon]

I found a different source that said they're currently researching whether he had diplomatic immunity at that time (I think the reason he wouldn't is because he is a German citizen). It also said the complaint was filed under concern of the Pope's safety.

[Shad]

A Call to People & Police – The Senate Passed a Bill Today Officially Turning America Into a “Police State”

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That sounds like a big daisies overreaction to something that will likely not have an effect on most people.

[Stranaton]

not like america didn't already do this in the past/present.

[BurntToShreds]

The Senate passed the bill, but now the House has to pass it. And the Supreme court has to check to see if it violates the Constitution. And then if that all gets done, the President can still veto it.

[Madican]

Sometimes I wonder if this country is going to end up in a second Civil War.

[Syobon]

This is hilarious and depressing at the same time.

[FatOldRobot]

What happens when people lose track of the meaning behind words.

Sexual harassment my left arse cheek. All I hope is that this is a one-off case of complete retardation instead of a recurring thing.

That is just stupid.

[Riku]

I feel bad for the kid, man. All he wanted was his gloves back.

[Syobon]

Swiss Government Declares Downloading for Personal Use Legal

Weird but interesting decision. But this is the problem with regulating the web, it's a worldwide thing. The US does one thing, and the Swiss do the exact opposite.

[Shad]

A Victim Treats His Mugger Right

[Syobon]

A Victim Treats His Mugger Right

That guy is very brave or maybe a bit naive. Regardless, I wish everyone in the world was like him.

[Kamak]

We had a guy like that in Austin. He ran a limo service, and at the end of the night, after he made his trips, he'd pick up homeless people on the corners and take them to get something to eat.

But one night, he picked up a man at the corner, the guy pulled out a knife and killed him, tossed his body out of the car, and took off in the limo, hoping to get good cheddar for it.

It would be wonderful if this always worked out, but unfortunately, there are people in this world that prey on kindness such as this. :/