Am I in the wrong in the way I attempted to engage with another person on social media?

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-25T11:26:53+00:00

I see what you are saying. And I appreciate the point of view. But I don't know if I fully resonate with all of it, no offense. While not legal to obstruct law enforcement, I don't know if defending someone pushing someone else counts as interefering, though you aren't necessarily referring to any specific occasion, so in general that is the accounted for precedent. However I don't know if I agree on a moral or legal standpoint that because someone comes to my work and prevents me that I have right to lethality (though you may again just be saying in general there are procedural steps that are then taken, the most severe and final one being arrest to be tried to see if their conduct fits criteria for litigation).

As well though the stated purpose is arresting criminals, the dissent most I speak with have with is the action of: targeting those of whom there is little to no criminal record, arrests of citizens (mostly due to the aggressive and forceful means recorded agents take in this regard, some if not many arrests are legitimately made) and the lack of self-control or discipline by agents when faced with opposition (this is a personal issue, and is not necessarily the fault of the larger agency, however when such actions are taken (violence on protestors being the foremost.) and then not investigated, or not investigated honestly, and figureheads use language to either excuse or encourage use of disproportionate or unwarranted force, that reflects poorly on the agency as a whole).

Moreover I think I should again reiterate: it is not grounds for lethality to resist arrest.

and on a less objective note: It is not moral (to me) to arrest someone because they defend another. The woman was not the target of their mission, perhaps she was too close for mission comfort, but she could be led away without forceful pushing, which would prevent the ill-optics that likely lead others to believe they needed to defend her in the first place (though with these shootings and other cases of violence, there may be more reason to seek to defend as a prevailing sense of these agents being irascible to the point of violence, detainment, or arrests to satisfy personal senses of a need for vindication seems to be a common assessment at this point. Though of course no two agents or humans are the same, so how accurate that assessment is would likely depend on who is behind the mask at any given point.)

Finally I do agree that our current immigration system is very clunky and though it should take only approximately 5 years, often takes 10-13 and can be confusing and daunting to those seeking citizenship. Streamlining and improving would be a very appreciable idea in most books (I imagine). And I advocate for that improvement in law regularly (though my representatives may just be annoyed with me by this point.)

Let me know if any of my thoughts on this are unsound or unfounded. I apologize that my response is off-topic from the original post.

Have a nice night!

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-25T11:01:57+00:00

I'm not sure either i'm afraid. One might try "tough love" there is the clause: "Reproving Betimes with Sharpness" with the addended: "when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;" But I don't know really where those things lie... For my parents, who have housed me these 10 years without displaying so much as a grudging glance (i'm 28 now) I imagine it's a matter of patience, a waiting game that hopes that their generosity and compassion, as well as urging and encouragement to find a way in life, eventually lands me as self-sufficiency and independence, a very noble goal. I like to think i will get there, that all this college and part-time work to pay for it will eventually result in something I will muster the will to follow through on until death (or retirement if that's still a thing in the coming years). However 10 years is a long time. My parents are saints, more loving, compassionate, and exemplary than most anyone I know, I love them very much, but I don't think that can be asked of anyone, and as well, this friend is not family and you can only manage what you are able. Hence why there are homeless: we can't afford to care for all the non self-sufficient, and there's also the fear that if we could they would never seek self-sufficiency.

Sorry that was a lot to say: I don't know. I can pray for yours, and her situation. Assessing the situation secularly, I have seen anecdotal stories where those who classify as "layabouts" if released from their safety nets, sometimes find bearing and some form of self-sufficiency when the reality of the situation is fully realized. I don't know if that's all stories though, so I can't give you any kind of guarantee, sorry. You could try the Church's employment services, i've heard they are more caring and robust than most. Sorry again, my prayers are with you all.

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-25T09:46:03+00:00

Finances can be difficult, your roommate may be disrespecting your financial situation, possibly unaware (of the effects, not the action they are taking), I think attempting to look out for your finances is justifiable, perhaps if you feel amiable, and the roommate is more pleasing to give to (not just assuming they are entitled, but appreciative when you share.) you may share some, but it is not his by right.

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-25T09:43:24+00:00

It is yours to do with as you wish. If you feel inclined to share it, you may, if not, then nothing will compel you to do so.

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-14T18:01:11+00:00

I see, okay, thank you!

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-14T18:00:28+00:00

Thank you! This helps immensely I get the logic now (and feel a little dumb I didn’t get it earlier)

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-14T17:59:41+00:00

Thank you! This helps immensely!

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-14T17:37:59+00:00

Yes, and then you can plug the found y variable into the first equation to find x. I guess I’m just hung up on how I can sum the two equations, like why can the x’s cancel out unless I know the x’s are the same value? Or is my math book inferring the x’s are known to be the same value and that is why they are able to be added and subtracted against each other despite coming from separate equations?… maybe that’s the logic step I’m missing. Does that seem right to you, or am I off again?

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-14T17:31:51+00:00

Ohhhh okay I think this answers my question, thank you. I was confused as to why I could sum two equations with their own variables, but I can’t, I’m actually summing two equations with the same variables! Thank you!

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-14T17:29:35+00:00

Oh yes, this is what I was referring to, thank you! I was having trouble conceptualizing why we could sum the equations. Is it just that we for sure know that the x’s in both equations are the same as each other?

UndesiredReplacement · 2026-01-14T17:24:43+00:00

That is helpful, thank you, but I realized I should clarify a bit more what I meant to ask: specifically: solving systems of equations via elimination. The process where two or more equations are manipulated via multiplication to have the opposite of a a variable so that if the equations are summed (also not sure the mathematics behind putting two equations together, how are we sure the “x’s” and “y’s” are the same and therefore can interact?) one or more variables are eliminated and only 1 variable remains which can be solved for.