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0 pointsumanwizard1y ago0 comments

As I've said many times before in this subthread, I'm not claiming it's impossible that something bad could happen, just that it's very improbable, so it would be irrational to let fear of it control my life.

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pavel_lishin1y ago

I feel like "control your life" is kind of a strong statement. I'm on the same side as the other commenters; I don't let fear control my life, I just let it be a factor in my decision to not send $29.99 and a cell sample to a company.

umanwizardOP1y ago

Do you think people who go outside without wearing a helmet are stupid and don’t understand the risk of bricks falling from buildings? Why or why not?

AyyEye1y ago

People regularly get convicted on far less evidence.

umanwizardOP1y ago

Far less evidence than what?

Can you state exactly what your threat model is? As far as I can tell, it's:

* My hair happens to be at the scene of a crime I didn't commit

* The police force 23&me to tell them whose DNA it corresponds to (or the records have already leaked so the police just know)

* I also happen to have the same color and make of car that was seen leaving the seen

* Therefore, the prosecutor successfully tries and convicts me.

Being honest, what do you think is the probability of this sequence of events happening?

AyyEye1y ago

That last step doesn't need to happen to both:

* destroy your life

* let a real criminal get away

"in exchange for a few minutes of fun" is absolutely not worth enriching some dicks that don't care if I live, die, or get falsely accused.

All that notwithstanding, People plead guilty to crimes they didn't commit regularly because they are told it will make things easier on them. Or they avoid the death penalty.

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gambiting1y ago

I seriously recommend anyone that they watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE

The TLDR is that the actual real evidence doesn't matter - what matters is if the prosecution and the police are able to convince a jury that you did the crime. Watch at least the lawyer's section until the end(the cop's section is basically - "everything he said is true").

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psd11y ago

You miss the point that being in the frame for an extended period is, surely, incredibly stressful.

How long does it take to get to trial?

Do you think you could have that on your plate for months and suffer no negatives?

Do you prefer to find bail money, or sit in jail?

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pavel_lishin1y ago

umanwizardOP1y ago

Do you think people who go outside without wearing a helmet are stupid and don’t understand the risk of bricks falling from buildings? Why or why not?

AyyEye1y ago

People regularly get convicted on far less evidence.

umanwizardOP1y ago

Far less evidence than what?

Can you state exactly what your threat model is? As far as I can tell, it's:

* My hair happens to be at the scene of a crime I didn't commit

* The police force 23&me to tell them whose DNA it corresponds to (or the records have already leaked so the police just know)

* I also happen to have the same color and make of car that was seen leaving the seen

* Therefore, the prosecutor successfully tries and convicts me.

Being honest, what do you think is the probability of this sequence of events happening?

AyyEye1y ago

That last step doesn't need to happen to both:

* destroy your life

* let a real criminal get away

"in exchange for a few minutes of fun" is absolutely not worth enriching some dicks that don't care if I live, die, or get falsely accused.

All that notwithstanding, People plead guilty to crimes they didn't commit regularly because they are told it will make things easier on them. Or they avoid the death penalty.

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gambiting1y ago

I seriously recommend anyone that they watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE

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psd11y ago

You miss the point that being in the frame for an extended period is, surely, incredibly stressful.

How long does it take to get to trial?

Do you think you could have that on your plate for months and suffer no negatives?

Do you prefer to find bail money, or sit in jail?

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse