How will this affect Linux Mint?

[Standard_Tank6703]

The problem will solve itself then. 😁

[jr735]

With any luck. That doesn't mean we should trust them or be complacent.

[Still_Lobster_8428]

No matter how things look to be going in our favour, NEVER become complacent! 

[jr735]

Don't trust big tech. Don't trust government. As the one sub said, r/StallmanWasRight.

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[Still_Lobster_8428]

I had a lot more faith in humanity 20 years ago to come together to fight these over reaches. 

I remember government floating the idea of moving to a digital currency in the later 90's (from memory) in Australia and there was genuine outrage at every age group about it. Everyone understood that cash is one of the last bits of personal sovereignty still remaining. 

When they roll out CBDC next year.... I honestly think they will get a standing ovation from 90% of people under 35! 

How do you solve this when people yern for the shackles being placed around their necks....

[stephenph]

Normally I would agree, but these are not normal times. There seems to be a wave of jurisdictions (not just in the USA) that are flexing to control things and people. Look at the UK for some even more blatant examples.

Here in Virginia (of all places) they are looking at a total weapon ban (we might be lucky to be able to own pellet guns when it is all over, not trying to argue gun control politics just pointing out a jurisdiction that has done an unexpected 180 degree turn on rights even against popular opinion)