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[–] n3m37h@lemmy.world 205 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Let's ban a product instead of solving the issue at hand... Seriously? I hate my country more and more as each day passes

[–] Toribor@corndog.social 2 points 7 months ago

I figure half the purpose of these sorts of devices is to prove just how insecure certain systems are to bring about change. Governments rarely have a good grasp on this sort of thing though. It's not like banning the device will make anyone more secure.

[–] sab@kbin.social 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

While this is seems a bit incompetent, it is easier for them to make technology less available than to fix the underlying issues here. They might set out to do both, but solving the underlying issues will take more time.

At least they're trying to do the right thing, and they're making an effort to deal with a problem that affects real people. Good on them.

[–] scytale@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

This is like banning usb cables so Hyundai/Kia cars won’t be stolen, instead of forcing the car manufacturer to just install an actual immobilizer on affected vehicles. Seeing Hyundai/Kia do everything but install immobilizers is infuriating as well. They’re rolling out software updates, giving out wheel locks, installing cages on the ignition panel, etc. Literally everything but fix the problem.

[–] VampyreOfNazareth@lemm.ee 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

What does blackface Trudeau have to say on the matter I wonder.

[–] n3m37h@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Who gives a shit? He prob doesn't know what it is or what it is used for either, and neither does his party apparently