Credit card provider Discover Financial Services will soon allow its network to track purchases made using payment cards at gun stores—triggering criticism that such activity leads to targeting gun owners.
In September, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) had launched a Merchant Category Code (MCC) for gun retailers. ISO is the organization responsible for classification of merchant categories used by payment cards. Discover told Reuters that it plans to implement the code beginning April. “We remain focused on continuing to protect and support lawful purchases on our network while protecting the privacy of cardholders,” the company said.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/discover-credit-cards-will-track-gun-purchases-from-april_5097426.html
Who is in charge of your children? That has been a perennial question that has grown in importance over the last few years. When I was a child, it was understood that, with rare exceptions, parents were in charge of a child’s upbringing. This included medical, religious, and educational decisions. However, over the last few decades, the role of the parent in these decisions has been replaced by experts. What happens when the goal of the experts differs from those of the parents? Who decides the future of the rising generations? It was understood that the state acted in loco parentis, in place of the parents, only for the safety of the child. A recent case in U.S. District Court shows that be it health departments, child services, schools, or even the courts. Government not only believes they know better than the parents, they are more than willing to act in loco parentis tyrannis.
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8897
With the release of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications, there has been a lot of speculation and downright assertions about our future. With over 30 years of experience in Information Technology (IT), not more than a passing understanding of AIs, I've come to the conclusion that much of what I've heard is more science fiction than fact. A recent court case decided in the D.C. District Court revolved around one very important question. Do AIs have rights?
In this third installment of the three-part series on the branches of government, we look at the role of the third and weakest branch. At least that is what our Founding Fathers thought of it. What is the role of the federal judiciary? What are the extent of their powers, how do they related to the other two branches of government, and why is a proper understanding of the role of the judiciary critical if the United States is to remain a constitutional republic?
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8575
When I think about all of the natural advantages the State of California has, it’s breathtaking. Beautiful coastlines, bountiful farm land, productive wineries, and just about every type of land and weather a person could ask for. So why are so many people leaving? I guess because the Golden State no longer glitters. - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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Who’s responsible for protecting your privacy? What role does government and social media have in protecting your privacy? When these entities become destructive your protecting your privacy, what can you do? - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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As I’ve frequently pointed out here, most of Washington’s control comes from the bribery of both states and the individuals who lives in those states. To paraphrase an old saying, live by the bribe, die by the bribe. - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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