Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

At the beginning of this pandemic, I was strongly against closing the parks as I believed people needed to get outside. I also thought that most parks were big enough to enforce/practice social distancing. Now, I agree with the statements you have made…

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Another update. https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/community-rallies-around-officer-fighting-for-his-life-against-covid-19-otkg7–QmU6OlZEqZiU4yA LikeLike

Background from The New York Times: In Buckhead, an upscale district of Atlanta, Chris Edwards opened his barbershop at 7 a.m. and expected few customers. Instead, he got a modest stream of visitors. “I’ve been to Kroger and Home Depot a thousand times,” said Tom Clarke, 59, an Atlanta native who works in real estate…

This article discusses California rather than New Jersey, but echoes something I was saying in the post (ht: Justin McLaughlin): https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32252343/chp-issuing-87-more-tickets-for-speeds-over-100-mph/ LikeLike

An update. He’s still fighting for his life. If I still lived in the area, I’d be out there at Mountainside with these people. I know that some of the stuff about Rob in this article sounds “too good to be true,” but it isn&#821…

In reply to Jason Brennan. Just looked your picture up, Jason. Congratulations! You sure pass as white! You pass so well, I bet you could get a Klan membership! BTW, what is your heritage? In fairness; I’m an American Euromutt: Irish/English/Germ…

In reply to Irfan Khawaja. Irfan; In my youth I harbored libertarian ideas too. I think the young are walking-talking-living examples of Dunning Kruger. I admit it: I was young and stupid once. But I’m not young anymore. ; ) Libertarianism’s advocacy …