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Privatization of probation service
The Tories made convicts' probation centralized nationwide, then
privatized it. That drove the experienced workers to quit. The
Tories since undid the privatization, but that has not fixed the
problem.
Basically, reorganizing such activities based primarily on thinking about
"efficiency" (low cost of the activity) is foolish because how well the
activity does its job for society is more important.
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When rich people misapply their talents
* When rich people convince themselves that they’re rich because they’re
smart — instead of lucky and ruthless — they misapply their talents to
areas beyond their expertise.*
The article uses Ex-Twitter and Starlink as examples to show that we should
not allow companies to direct such systems however they wish, given that
more important things than private profit are at stake.
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Palestinian voices "shut down" at Frankfurt Book Fair
*Palestinian voices "shut down" at Frankfurt Book Fair, say authors.
Open letter rebukes LitProm decision to cancel award ceremony for
[author] Adania Shibli [on account of] "war started by Hamas".*
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White supremacism badges worn by thugs
Thugs in London are wearing protest badges linked to white supremacism,
even while on duty.
Cops are, in general, entitled to freedom of speech, but not when what
they say implies prejudice that conflicts with carrying out the
responsibilities of their job: to protect the public without
prejudice.
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