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I do not follow any religion. I am an agnostic, atheist, really. Is that what you thought?

"...will drive the averages of everyone down" is, IMO, the key issue here. That is a completely right-wing, capitalistic complaint. I, as a left-wing, socialist, believe the goal of society should be to lift up the averages of everyone, not just those who are gifted.

Thanks for your prompt and thorough reply, but none of it answered my two questions. I'll ask them again with more detail: 1. What are the specific charges against Mahdawi, and what has been presented as proof of these charges? 2. Why doesn't it look like Mahdawi will be able to contest those charges in court, and be tried and found guilty or not guilty of those charges?

I expect he will be returned...eventually. If he isn't, I hope the public sees this, among many other things, as reason to remove Trump from office. 😡

I just hope they keep broadcasting on TV. They are my main source of news.

Good for him! 👍

I know it's too much to ask you what those terms are. I don't expect you to know that detail, but if you have any reference sto that, or if you do know or even think you do, please tell me. I'm sure these terms do not include giving up his right to free speech or expressing opinions that challenge the current US policies.

So, IMO, the best anyone could say was that he is ACCUSED of being one of those masked persons who committed crimes and attacked people. So, if he is ACCUSED of that, I say his arrest is okay (if there was a warrant issued), and now he should be tried. If he's found guilty, then it's okay with me that part of his punishment is a cancellation of his visa and deportation. But, if he's not found guilty, all he should be given is an apology and a Green Card.

Here is the definition of "dictator" in the Online Free Dictionary... "1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a. a ruler who is not effectively restricted by a constitution, laws, recognized opposition, etc b. an absolute, esp tyrannical, ruler ... 4. a person who makes pronouncements, as on conduct, fashion, etc, which are regarded as authoritative 5. a person who behaves in an authoritarian or tyrannical manner" I think all of these describe Trump, or at least the way Trump is trying to be, very well. 🥺

No, and I couldn't find the details of why he was arrested online, other than being here on a visa, ready to get a Green Card (Permanent Residency), and one of the leaders of a pro-Palestinian/anti-Israeli movement at his university. It didn't say he broke any laws or physically attacked anyone . I guess from your reply, you can't find any more details on this either.

Yes, I agree, and as long as Trump is president, free speech may indeed become more and more dangerous. 😒

I re-read the article above twice and searched with his name online, and did not see any mention of criminal acts or attacking American (USA) citizens. If you know where there are any documented online, please give me a reference to them.

I agree, he was terrible Of course, as I know you know, I was referring to ICE. What bothers me is not arresting, trying, and eventually deporting criminal aliens. It's arresting (detaining, no warrant?) and deporting them without a trial. And especially, in this case, if the "charges" are only engaging in free speech without breaking any laws or rules.

If you get a fine doesn't it need to be in relation to breaking the law? Honestly, I'm just asking because I don't know how that would be possible without witnesses and based on the testimony of a very shaken and disoriented individual. They could go for driving without due diligence but again, no solid proof so a compromise will probably be sought. I think the license test is a good idea but again, being it's Thailand the test isn't worth a thing. Yes, my understanding of the law, even here in Thailand, is that a "fine" is a monetary punishment for breaking a law. IMO, however, his admission of reaching down (on the floor?) for a water bottle while driving could be considered "reckless driving," which would, again IMO, be breaking the law. I agree that the driving test in Thailand is not very good, but perhaps this driver could be made to take one that is more thorough.

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I recommend fining him because 1) he damaged public property, and 2) the cause of the accident was his improper driving. But, if he gets no fine and just has to pay (or more likely his insurance will have to pay) to restore all the damage, that's okay with me.

Arrest him, try him, and if found guilty, jail him. After his jail sentence has been completed, deport him. 😡

As long as no one else was hurt, I say just fine him. There is no need for jail time. Also, he could be required to take a very complete driving test to verify that he should be able keep his license.

I say arrest him, try him, and if found guilty, put him in jail. Then, if he's here on a visa, deport him.

I mainly use Lazada and Shoppee, and I've never had any trouble with either. I've even returned some items for a full refund. All I ever see of Temu is ads featuring half-naked women in underclothing.

So are most adults I know...

I wish!

I almost agree, but then America (the USA, my home country) would be "the Land of the Cultists." 😒

Despicable! 😡

DEI is NOT "antithetical to the principles of meritocracy," a system in which people advance based on their merits or abilities. It IS antithetical to the principles of aristocracy, a system in which people advance based on their status or social position (like White males). Just the opposite is true. If DEI does not continue and prevail, the hydra of White male supremacy will rise again (not that it ever was beheaded entirely).