possiblynotthefbi
possiblynotthefbi t1_ja90vwj wrote
Reply to comment by datacriminal in [OC] Fatal Police Shootings in the US: Racial disparities. In absence of racial differences, the probability of fatal police encounters would be the same across racial groups. It is not. Black/African Americans are 4.5 times more likely to have a fatal encounter with the police than Asian Americans. by HitchHux
I feel like a better context would be how this data compares to the total number of police interactions by race. I feel like we can disregard the geography for a moment and just focus on the people involved with the police, since it doesn't really matter to the population that never interacts with them.
possiblynotthefbi t1_ja7pap8 wrote
Reply to comment by Arobain in LPT: While driving, check for motorcycles. If you don't see any, check again! by Zero_Phux_Given
I drive the same around any vehicle, lawfully, and with care. It's why I've only been in one accident as a passenger, never ad a driver, and zero tickets to my name. There is no extra care required if the other vehicle is also driving lawfully and carefully.
Semi truck and trailers, I have a different view entirely. I feel that they should have complete right-of-way in almost any circumstance given that they're the largest thing on the road. I don't think they should be allowed to ignore common laws, but the frequency of videos showing dashcam footage of some yahoo swerving in front of a semi and brake checking is too damn high. Those drivers can't stop on a dime and the smaller vehicles getting rear-ended win most of the cases where a dash cam is not in use. So my stance would be to make semi drivers no-fault entirely and that'll force people to be a little less gung-ho to mess with them.
possiblynotthefbi t1_ja63odz wrote
Reply to comment by mintysmellshowntell in LPT: While driving, check for motorcycles. If you don't see any, check again! by Zero_Phux_Given
And are you also following all the laws and precautions while operating your vehicle? Yes? Coolio, there doesn't seem to be any issues here. No? Well... lmao
possiblynotthefbi t1_ja5siqp wrote
Reply to LPT: While driving, check for motorcycles. If you don't see any, check again! by Zero_Phux_Given
Provided everyone follows every law while driving, fuck motorcyclists, they're just like anyone else and don't deserve special attention.
possiblynotthefbi t1_itepcr1 wrote
Reply to LPT - Pack a bluetooth speaker (and/or watch(es)) in your suitcase if you want it to be delayed by maurinet79
This is precisely why baggage limits and fees are present...
possiblynotthefbi t1_ir7kdea wrote
Reply to comment by OverlookedAlpha in [OC] Performance Of FAANG Stocks In 2022 (right click chart to turn off loop) by OverlookedAlpha
Those companies have catered to the lgbt community despite Republicans stating they'd quit using their services if they continued... and it happened. Go woke, go broke is a literal concept, not just a dumb slogan.
possiblynotthefbi t1_ir7b5u3 wrote
Reply to [OC] Performance Of FAANG Stocks In 2022 (right click chart to turn off loop) by OverlookedAlpha
That's what happens when you alienate half your user base and cater specifically to the other half.
possiblynotthefbi t1_je3blyo wrote
Reply to ELI5: Why is settling a case not seen as an admission of guilt? by Significant_Neat_688
Rule 1. Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law Rule 2. Yeah, probably, but please see Rule 1.
In those types of cases, it is typically made on the decision of cash amount. If a lawyer has a 20+% cut of the financial payout, it can be more profitable to the person accepting the payout than it is to go for a larger sum, but then have to pay the lawyer.
I'm sure there are other reasons on a more technical level, but I've been witness to the above situation before, and that's all it came down to in that specific scenario.