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abhishivsaxena

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    Genocide is very strong term, the fact that you use it in such a light way for a law and order situation seems to suggest something else. > Generally speaking, genocide does not ne…

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    Comment #15210996

    Totally agree. And much of the violence being attributed to Burmese forces is just hearsay attributed to Islamists. Western media/NGOs seems to buy it at face value and support the…

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    Comment #14546182

    Really? What did you have for lunch today? All the herbivores in Animal Kingdom would disagree with that statement.

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    Comment #14473899

    Please look at per capita emissions of India compared to other countries before making such statements. Wonder how Indians do a damage to the enviornment, by having the lowest per …

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    Comment #14438755

    > 1) a biometric data base (and biometrics I decry in particular) true > 2) which is being used to unify all databases false. And also FUD. PAN can be used for more tacking that Aa…

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    Comment #14437634

    > Is your bank responsible for your peacekeeping and policing ? It is not. So you are fine with the bank having your name/dob/gender. But don't want the government to have it? In c…

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    Comment #14435394

    KYC was a part of Aadhaar from day one. I assume you are implying someone can determine your religion, caste and more by using your name. If you signup for a bank account or a mobi…

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    Comment #14433446

    You can ask aadhaar to dispatch notifications to you every time an authentiction happens. Non govt agencies need your consent to get your data, if you don't want that just don't au…

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    Comment #14433204

    > I mentioned elsewhere that centralized anti-corruption programs have a terrible track record for a reason. If you couldn't count on your institutions to prevent corruption, you c…

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    Comment #14433199

    > Right back at you. I may have a choice when using a commercial service but why is the government forcing me to have an Aadhaar if I never intend to use it? Mostly only if you wan…

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    Comment #14433174

    That could be more because your tone, making unsubstantiated claims etc. Instead if you want to blame some national party for it, it's you choice. FYI I don't have downvotes powers…

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    Comment #14433162

    Ok, I apologise. Shouldn't have used that word.

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    Comment #14432210

    > https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g187768-c5431/Italy:Sim.C... > Purchasing a SIM in Italy requires presentation of proper identification, such as valid passport or European ID …

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    Comment #14432171

    > It all sounds familiar when you know privacy concerns of Chinese humanitarians - read great firewall of internet. That has nothing to do wit Aadhaar or India. All European nation…

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    Comment #14432054

    > (Looking up in internet) Latest use of aadhar seems to be in mobile internet via Jio telecom - they've used aadhar as identification. How is this not dystopian ? with most of cou…

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    Comment #14431969

    Also payment startups are at the fore front of the Anti Aadhaar lobbying effort, since Aadhaar based payments + UPI essentially cut the middleman out - NO MDR anymore! And it makes…

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    Comment #14431784

    DDT isn't banned in most countries. It's actually recommended by WHO for INDOOR use in Malria control because it's the only viable option. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/relea…

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    Comment #14431756

    Mister, I just made a point by point rebuttal to the obvious and glaring flaws in your arguments. If you can't stand when someone does that to you, I apologise.

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    Comment #14431713

    But if we don't believe in any statistics what else is to debate? That's the point I was bringing up, that there seems to me much conjecture and not much facts being brought up by …

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    Comment #14431670

    > Second, lets talk about privacy. Fine there is a new card. Why do they need iris scans and finger prints? What is the need? That too in a government infrastructure which is surel…

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    Comment #14431580

    SSN/TIN is required to open a bank account. Like it's in every other country. Or to get welfare payments. It's kind of common-sense. To give welfare to someone, you first need to i…

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    Comment #14431573

    Aadhaar was supported by the previous government. This government continued it. Most of India is unwavered in their support, since they see the benefits of getting instant bank acc…