Live data from Hacker News

Dear Paul Graham, there is no cookie banner law

amazingcto.com

661–662 of 662 posts

Re: Dear Paul Graham, there is no cookie banner law

#661

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> The whole POINT of modern governance is to separate them This is wildly incorrect. The point is not separation - that is obviously stupid and pointless. The point is maintaining checks and balances on the power of the government, and one of the (many) mechanisms is through separation. > Saying legislature is writing "bad laws" because the judiciary may or may not have the resources to enforce is to necessarily subj…

[flagged]

The fact that you replied with a sarcastic comment lacking any content and then went to my profile and signed my email up for a bunch of spam emails is proof that you're unable to defend your argument. Not that proof was needed.

Re: Dear Paul Graham, there is no cookie banner law

#662

Earlier quoted context omitted.

[flagged]

The fact that you replied with a sarcastic comment lacking any content and then went to my profile and signed my email up for a bunch of spam emails is proof that you're unable to defend your argument. Not that proof was needed.

I can't speak to the latter, but the former was not sarcastic and there's nothing to defend. Muddying the independence of arms of government is page one of the autocrat's handbook which you seem smart enough to know. No making laws all by yourself legislators, you will first check with the Ministry of Enforcement! It's an entirely valid form of governance, as Big Men of History will attest, and you're entitled to your opinion on the matter.
Post reply on HN