Shawn Sallis
@shawnsallis.bsky.social
Materials science PhD. Lover of all things science, math, and computer/tech related. Recently escaped to Europe from the US.
Always looking for the next project/hobby I can halfway finish and then forget about forever.
Always looking for the next project/hobby I can halfway finish and then forget about forever.
It occurs to me that when confronted with something clearly disqualifying a candidate that is motivated by doing the work for the people would bow out and find some other way to help. That could include supporting another candidate (see NYC primary).
Refusing to go feels like ego and entitlement.
Refusing to go feels like ego and entitlement.
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It occurs to me that when confronted with something clearly disqualifying a candidate that is motivated by doing the work for the people would bow out and find some other way to help. That could include supporting another candidate (see NYC primary).
Refusing to go feels like ego and entitlement.
Refusing to go feels like ego and entitlement.
This may be wrong but it seems like masked law enforcement would potentially violate procedural due process and thus be unconstitutional.
If you can't be sure of who arrested you then you can't call them as a witness or present evidence concerning them that could be exculpatory.
If you can't be sure of who arrested you then you can't call them as a witness or present evidence concerning them that could be exculpatory.
Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who cover their faces while conducting official business could face a misdemeanor charge in California under a new proposal. cnn.it/443mdTX
June 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This may be wrong but it seems like masked law enforcement would potentially violate procedural due process and thus be unconstitutional.
If you can't be sure of who arrested you then you can't call them as a witness or present evidence concerning them that could be exculpatory.
If you can't be sure of who arrested you then you can't call them as a witness or present evidence concerning them that could be exculpatory.