Apple's Global Security Chief Indicted in Scheme to Trade iPads for Gun Permits, but Apple Says It's Found No Wrongdoing

[PickUrPoison]

Different statistics show that weapons are used 500k to 3 million times per year. That does not mean that shots were fired in those scenarios, just drawing and showing weapon was enough in those cases.
And regarding fighting US military. Rag tag insurgents in Afghanistan defeated Soviets and then kept our forces busy. And from what I see we still did nit defeat them. Plus I don't see US Military fighting civilian population in the US. Troops will either fail to to follow orders or military will just remain neutral.

I don’t see the military taking over our country either. They are much, much too patriotic to do that. They uphold their sworn military oath because they have honor, character, strength and a willingness to sacrifice. And Americans appreciate that sacrifice, the vast majority anyway.

Sure, there might be the random nut job who might call them suckers, who can’t understand what’s in it for them, but they are to be pitied.

 

[mcdawg]

Not correct. Withholding CCWs is perfectly legal in Santa Clara county.

Sad, but essentially true.

For now.

 

[nylonsteel]

does not look good
clean this up aapl

 

[damphoose]

Good to see old fashion bribery is still alive and kicking. Stay classy Santa Clara

 

[damphoose]

"The 'well-regulated' bit" refers to the militia, not the right to keep and bear arms. That seems to have escaped you.

No it does not. And the Supreme Court (the branch charged with interpreting the Constitution) says so. That’s why we have gun regulations. Because the SCOTUS ruled that as per the Constitution, the government can regulate guns. This is how we have concealed carry laws, open carry laws, background check laws and finally the ability to lose your right completely as is the case for convicted felons. No matter the makeup of the court throughout its entire history it has always ruled this way.

 

[mcdawg]

does not look good
clean this up aapl

Sure thing.
Nothing a little bribery of media outlets can’t fix.

 

[Kabeyun]

"The 'well-regulated' bit" refers to the militia, not the right to keep and bear arms. That seems to have escaped you.

That means that the purpose of the people’s right to keep and bear arms is for the explicit purpose of forming a well-regulated militia. Reading the actual text seems to have escaped you.

 

[2010mini]

LOL! Someone needs to retake 9th grade civics or read the U.S. Constitution.

The 2nd Amendment reads in full:

”A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

See https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-2/

Got that? *A well-regulated militia*...

The right to bear arms is a conditional one, regulated by the government. Even the majordomo of originalism, Justice Scalia, said so. Next time, don't grab one phrase out of context simply to support an NRA, rightwing talking point. In fact, many legal scholars feel the Court erred in its historical analysis — there is *no* individual right to bear arms, just a collective one, which is currently represented by the National Guard.

Ah, the NRA... the gun manufacturers' lobby filled with self-enriching, corrupt talking heads; an organization going bankrupt and being investigated for a host of financial misdeeds.

first off, I am not a gun owner by choice. Second I am not a NRA supporter.
Third: you are incorrect if you believe gun ownership is solely based on “well regulated militia”

 

[PickUrPoison]

Sure thing.
Nothing a little bribery of media outlets can’t fix.

Is that actually a thing?

I know propaganda outlets like RT (Russia Today for those unfamiliar) spread a lot of money around, but do they get paid to spike or sit on stories like the gossip/sensationalist outlets? Say like, the Enquirer did with Stormy Daniels (and all the others)? I’m trying to remember any other occurrences...

 

[PickUrPoison]

Sad, but essentially true.

For now.

Though I don’t think the county needs thousands or millions of additional concealed weapons, I don’t think permit issuance should depend on who is “nice” to Laurie Hill, who says good things about her, kisses her butt and/or donates a sufficient amount (aka bribe) to her re-election campaign.

We just spent four years watching what happens when campaign contributors and friends corruptly feed at the trough (albeit with trillions of dollars instead of concealed carry permits).

But the point is, it’s disgusting, probably illegal behavior and we shouldn’t put up with it.

And that goes for both parties, I’d say the same thing if it were a Democratic sheriff or a Democratic President.

 

[PickUrPoison]

does not look good
clean this up aapl

Doesn’t look good for who, the sheriff who took the fifth when hauled up in front of the grand jury? You’re right, and she should resign immediately.

But Apple already said they don’t see a problem. They don’t think there’s anything to clean up, apparently 🤷‍♂️

Can’t wait to see the trial. With regard to the Apple employee’s actions, my guess is there’s no there there.

But there’s always the chance Apple’s lying and this will blow up into some huge scandal that will take down Tim Cook 🤣

 

[Tech198]

Why bibe ? "I'll give your permits back when up give me iPad's" Sounds like the Sheriff who is the one who has their screws loose. Using ther own to justify something.