When Apple says it's "going to Congress" they are endorsing--thus far--the idea of a commission, not a law. There are different things.
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Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
@Susan_Hennessey You're suggesting they should legislate w/o real understanding of trade-offs?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Nope. I'm saying that to the extent Apple asserts lack of law as defense in court, notable that it doesn't support actual law.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
@emptywheel Commissions can be useful, but are as often stall-tactics or attempts to kill a controversial issue.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
@Susan_Hennessey@emptywheel I think it'd obvious that's exactly what Apple is doing. I hope it works.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @normative
@normative@emptywheel Sure. And I hope people of US don't find their right to representative voice crushed beneath commissions+ doublespeak2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
@Susan_Hennessey Again, you seem to think actually studying the issue before legislating equates to "crushing representation" @normative
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