While this article discusses the morality of using force to defend oneself against ethically wrongful arrest, readers are nonetheless advised to refrain from violence and always follow local laws.
Introduction
This article raises a couple of compelling arguments that have not been discussed elsewhere. Scroll to the bottom for a summary/TL;DR of issues, and to find out how to efficiently contact your local representative with your thoughts.
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In 2021, the Chinese government issued its so-called Double Reduction Policy, aimed at reducing academic pressure on children. Wikipedia summarizes the key measures as follows:
- Reduce time spent on homework. The policy sets limits...
After a long period of downtime, comments are now enabled again.
The comment policy is very relaxed. Any comments that link to generally unlawful material, or encourage unlawful behavior, will not be approved. However, extreme and controversial opinions are welcome.
All comments are pre-modera...
Update 08/15: The director of VirPed continues to deny the alleged contact offense, but has admitted to an entirely separate contact offense. Further details are available on VirPed's forum (requires registration).
It emerged last month that Virtuous Pedophiles director 'Charlie', one of t...
In most developed countries, regular people have the right to encrypt their devices and refuse to disclose their password to the authorities. Unfortunately, residents of the UK are not so lucky. According to Section 49 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000), individuals can be compelle...
PIE, or the 'Paedophile Information Exchange', was NAMBLA's lesser known British cousin. Born during the sexually progressive period of the 1970s, they sprung up alongside a flurry of radical reformist groups covering what would now be considered part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Their members included p...
Go to a restaurant or bar in Japan expecting to sit among a throng of locals enjoying sake, and you might be slightly disappointed. Originally a nation of sake and its distilled derivative shochu, the Japanese have fallen hook, line, and sinker for the behemoth that is beer. The Japanese governm...
The Grammar Translation Method (GTM) has become overshadowed by communicative approaches in recent times, often dismissed as outdated or overly rigid. Yet, this method still offers significant value, especially in contexts that demand a deeper understanding of language structure. GTM’s focus on...
There are still, shockingly, a number of American MAPs who continue to speak proudly of the country in which they happened to be born. They parrot tired old phrases about liberty and justice, as if these ideals had ever been intended for 'people' like them. Why? It could be a habit instilled via end...