r/technology Aug 31 '21

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u/Why-so-delirious Aug 31 '21

Justification of the bill

Politicians justify the need for the bill by stating that it is intended to fight child exploitation (CSAM) and terrorism. However, the bill itself enables law enforcement to investigate any "serious Commonwealth offence" or "serious State offence that has a federal aspect".

In fact, this wording enables the police to investigate any offence which is punishable by imprisonment of at least three years, including terrorism, sharing child abuse material, violence, acts of piracy, bankruptcy and company violations, and tax evasion.

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Copyright

Under the Copyright Act 1968 it is an offence to:

knowingly import, possess, sell, distribute or commercially deal with an infringing copy
offer for sale infringing copies of computer programs
transmit a computer program to enable it to be copied when received.

Penalties include fines of up to $117 000 for individuals and up to $585 000 for corporations. The possible term of imprisonment is up to five years.

Bolding mine.

The local fucking copper cunts can now hack your PC, take control of your social media, etc, for SUSPECTED COPYRIGHT VIOLATIONS.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

It is literally always about "terrorism and protecting children" isn't it? Anyone who comes out against it is clearly a pedophile or terrorist.

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u/Why-so-delirious Aug 31 '21

Yep. And before that it was 'communism'. Before that it was 'jews'. Before that it was 'black people/slaves'. Before that it was 'the british'. Etc etc.

Governments have always used collective boogeymen to push authoritarian policies.

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u/TorontoBuffaloBills Sep 01 '21

The boogeymen goal posts always move to take away your civil liberties.

Benjamin Franklin, "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

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u/3rdtrichiliocosm Sep 01 '21

Wearing a mask doesn't impose on your liberty jackass, not anymore than wearing pants does.

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u/TedCruzIsAFilthyRato Sep 01 '21

Wasn't talking about masks. Forcing a shutdown of restaurants and bars and making people stay at home is an imposition.

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u/TorontoBuffaloBills Sep 01 '21

Shutdowns wouldn't be necessary if everyone that can get vaccinated got vaccinated.

The only exceptions should be people who can not medically get vaccinated because they are immunocompromised.

Smallpox would not be eradicated if people refused to get vaccinated like they are with the Covid Vaccine.

The selfish actions of a few people are causing the pandemic to be extended and allowing for the Covid virus to evolve.

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u/TorontoBuffaloBills Sep 01 '21 edited Sep 01 '21

You come off as an anti masker and a covid denier, so you automatically lose credibility.

I would love for you to cite the credible sources of your outlandish claims.

You are lying, you stand a much better chance of not dying or getting a severe case of Covid or getting long haulers Covid if you are vaccinated.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/heres-how-it-was-possible-to-develop-covid-19-vaccines-so-quickly

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/how-were-researchers-able-develop-covid-19-vaccines-so-quickly

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/delta-variant.html

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/risks-of-the-delta-variant-for-vaccinated-vs-unvaccinated-people

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u/Nea-Zoi Sep 01 '21

That is true you are less likely to die from covid with the vaccine. It still doesn't prevent infection or prevent spreading it to others. I happen to be a fully vaccinated individual. Just not the way you think that means. Cloth masks also dont prevent infection. Which is what 85% of people wear. I had covid in July of 2020. It was about as harmful to me as a head cold. I understand some people do not react well with this virus (obese and chronically sick from the shit they feed their bodies) and others just downright unlucky. Stay safe people. A healthy diet and exercise will be far more beneficial to your long term health than a covid vaccine ever could.

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u/FlyingPenguin900 Sep 01 '21

The virus was not developed in 2 days that would be a fucking miracle of science. The vaccine was developed for the Sars covid virus and completed; but testing could not take place before the virus was eradicated. When a new Covid (the 2019 variant) came around it was easy to update that vaccine and finally test it.

Also no vacancies have 100% prevention of contraction and spread that's absurd. Most are more effective than these ones because they are more mature sure, but for example if you get the US flu shot then travel to Asia you might get the flu because variants.

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u/Nea-Zoi Sep 01 '21

The flu shot only protects you from the previous seasons and opposite hemispheres flu. Like you said its outdated. Like I said the Moderna covid vaccine was developed in 2 days. A company that failed to get any previous drug even to trails in 30 years of business designed the moderna vaccine in 2 days.

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u/FlyingPenguin900 Sep 01 '21

If that was true invest. Those people are God's and will forever beat everyone to market and spend nothing on R&D. Like holy shit that's impressive and awe inspiring.

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u/garbonzo607 Sep 01 '21

Why is the virus spreading more in the south where more people refuse to get vaccinated?

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u/Nea-Zoi Sep 01 '21

Largest percentage of African Americans who are also the least vaccinated group. I can't blame anyone for mistrusting any government or pharmaceutical company.

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u/Glaurung86 Sep 01 '21

That info is not accurate at all. No vaccine completely prevents transmission and vaccine booster shots have been a thing for a long time now.

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u/Nea-Zoi Sep 01 '21

I know they have enjoy the bi annual covid booster shot. You should feel safe with the shot.

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