In the news this week is 23-year-old British student, Richard O’Dwyer, who studies computer science at Sheffield Hallam University. He is under fire from the United States Department of Justice and is accused of criminal copyright infringement. The United States is seeking O’Dwyer’s extradition so that he can be tried for the offense in a U.S. court. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison.
The act in question that has this youth in hot water with Uncle Sam is the linking of copyrighted material on a website he ran up until last November called TVShack, which
Student Faces Extradition for Copyright Violation
by Jason Lightner June 24th, 2011 | Independent Ideas, Political Facts, Political Opinions, World Politics
Enough is Enough: Impeach Obama
by Jason Lightner March 15th, 2011 | Independent Ideas, Political Facts, Political Opinions
It amazes me how we, as a people, let our politicians run roughshod over our rights. We hear them make promises while on the campaign trail and sit back and do nothing about it when they break those promises. The latest and most appalling instance of this is President Barack Obama, who on March 7 signed an executive order that created an indefinite detention system for prisoners at the Guantamo Bay military prison in Cuba. Not only is this a complete slap in the face to those who voted for him with the hopes that he would close
Mubarak Resigns: Now What?
by Jason Lightner February 15th, 2011 | Independent Ideas, Political Facts, Political Opinions, World Politics
On February 11th, 2011, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned his position amid unending protests by the people of Egypt for their government's corruption and oppression. This came just days after Mubarak refused to resign, stating that he would remain in power until at least the upcoming elections. The people of Egypt gathered in the streets to celebrate their victory as they finally achieved their goal. Through all this, however, one question remains:
Now what?
After 30+ years of being ruled under a dictatorship with the same guy calling the shots, what is Egypt to do? For now, at least, the
Now what?
After 30+ years of being ruled under a dictatorship with the same guy calling the shots, what is Egypt to do? For now, at least, the
Prop 19 Defeated in California: Mexico’s Drug Lords Smile
by Jason Lightner November 8th, 2010 | Independent Ideas, Political Facts, Political Opinions
Wow. Good going, California. You guys really did it. First gay marriage, now this? For a state that prides itself on being progressive, you guys sure know how to keep the status quo, don't you? No worries, though. Let's just keep imprisoning people for non-violent crimes and keep the gang-warfare going, shall we?
In case you haven't heard, Proposition 19 (the Regulate, Control & Tax Cannabis Act) was defeated with 54% of California voters voting "no." If it were to have been passed, it would have legalized certain quantities of marijuana and allowed the government to regulate and tax the
In case you haven't heard, Proposition 19 (the Regulate, Control & Tax Cannabis Act) was defeated with 54% of California voters voting "no." If it were to have been passed, it would have legalized certain quantities of marijuana and allowed the government to regulate and tax the
Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminates Criminal Pot Possession… Kinda
by Jason Lightner October 4th, 2010 | Independent Ideas, Political Facts, Political Opinions
California's action-hero governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed a bill on October 1st which decriminalizes the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana. Instead of being a misdemeanor offense, which previously required a 100 dollar fine and a court appearance, it now will only require the 100 dollar fine. So while not completely legalized, it's at least less of an offense--somewhere along the lines of a traffic violation.
Don't go thinking that Ah-nold is all about the leafy green, as he is staunchly opposed to Proposition 19, which would actually legalize marijuana in the state. The reasoning for the signing,
Don't go thinking that Ah-nold is all about the leafy green, as he is staunchly opposed to Proposition 19, which would actually legalize marijuana in the state. The reasoning for the signing,
