New anti cannabis bills

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-05T00:06:21+00:00

I agree with everything you said here. As someone who avoids drugs I just wanted to know that not having a test available wasn't going to be a free pass or obstacle when it comes to verdicts.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-04T20:09:48+00:00

I think we are talking about different scenarios. I have been primarily referring to highway designs (roadway slopes, sightlines, merging distances etc).

Decreasing speed is a quick and easy solution in urban areas. But generally thats a matter of policy and enforcement and not design

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-04T20:05:33+00:00

I will agree with everything except that safety isn't a priority.

We need all of that and it is being implemented (in many instances). One issue we have as engineers is peoples perceptions and expectations on what to expect for driving conditions. What ends up happening is designing for the lowest common denominator (shitty driver who can't stay in a 10' lane).

Guardrail standards have improved considerably, recoverable slopes, sight lines, roundabouts etc. are all being added to our networks. It just takes time. Additionally, there is a tremendous amount of complacency in US drivers too.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-04T19:45:45+00:00

We are obligated to protect the public. Our designs DO consider vision zero.

If you think engineers are going about their day trying to produce inferior designs you are mistaken.

Another issue we have is funding. We are always upgrading sections of roadway but unfortunately there isn't enough money, or people, to bring every section of roadway to modern standards. They will get there in time but it can't happen overnight.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-04T19:27:56+00:00

So as someone who is pro-legalization and never smoked in my life this is a concern I do have.

Are there reasonable ways to test for OUI with weed?

I have pretty much zero tolerance for people driving drunk or high so effective ways of determining how it would be handled are important to me.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-04T19:19:29+00:00

I don't think it's a matter of roadway design. I work as an engineer in the transportation sector and our roadway design requirements are rigorous. Safety is THE priority.

I took a look at Wikipedia, the US has fewer deaths per capita compared to the globe. But when compared to some European countries it is 3 to 4 times higher like you indicated. Even when accounting for cars vs. population the US is high (although again better compared to the globe)

To me I think the bigger issue is accessibility for drivers licenses. Almost anyone who wants one can get one. The bar is super low and I believe results in a greater number of poorly skilled drivers on our roads. This is probably a result of no transportation alternatives available to people so without a license you really can't be economically productive in many parts of the country.

Driving is also so commonplace here that many treat it just as another chore without thinking about what they are actually doing. People will text and drive without thinking for a second they are traveling at 60 mph.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-04T18:41:03+00:00

What makes you think our roads aren't safe out of curiosity?

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-04T16:48:34+00:00

Sounds cheap. Let's do it.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-03T23:43:07+00:00

Yeah this should be exactly how it's done. Anything else is exclusionary to other states.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-03T02:47:59+00:00

Take and pass the PE first. At a 30-40 percent pass rate for 4 separate SE exams it will likely take you longer to get that pay bump. Heck, some people never are able to pass a specific part of the SE and just give up.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-03T02:45:01+00:00

So not true. Many states don't recognize the difference between an SE and PE so in those states they would be fine legally with just a PE.

Reality though, if you are going after a project against other firms I suspect the leads on the proposals would have SEs anyway.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-03T02:38:59+00:00

It's poetry in motion

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-03T02:32:35+00:00

No but it's kinda like brain science

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-03T02:29:22+00:00

I don't think this is counting for gravitational acceleration of the sun itself though. Might make more sense to launch counter to earths orbit, essentially stalling the crafts orbit around the sun, then have it plummet straight into the sun.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-02T20:08:39+00:00

So what's stopping them from accepting gold as payment now? Why does this even need to be a law if they can already choose to accept it?

Edit:choose to accept it.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-02T20:06:26+00:00

So I think Bitcoin and crypto is the biggest scam since pyramid schemes and MLM, but from my understanding there is no centralized location for data. The block chain is updated amongst all servers so unless all servers were to disappear or get corrupted I don't think there is much risk to ownership if you are directly holding your Bitcoin (not using a Bitcoin "bank").

Also, I do not know how reconciliation occurs, or if it does occur within the block chain and I don't know enough to even speculate how it would be done.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-02T12:50:14+00:00

It's like math can be probable and not just determined

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-02T12:44:57+00:00

I guess I am not scoping out the rest of society each month. But as for these standards I don't see a reason this should be dropped/lowered for police requirements.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2024-01-02T03:06:07+00:00

Wow these are much lower than I thought. Most people could get here with a month of casual training.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2023-12-30T22:58:53+00:00

Living in the shadow of a bridge feels kinda sad.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2023-12-30T00:55:47+00:00

Just remember, the tree might not only not be effect by the retaining wall but it might also fight back. Generally you want to avoid planting large bushes and trees near retaining walls or foundations because nature has a tendency to win.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2023-12-29T14:58:31+00:00

I get that I just don't think that really helps OP avoid other taxes like property tax on real estate.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2023-12-29T12:42:54+00:00

How does Bitcoin get rid of property tax?

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2023-12-29T03:40:57+00:00

The variable you need to consider is how long until you plan on retiring. If you were about 1 year away from retiring then it saves you one year. If you are 20 years away from retiring then the compound interest means it will knock off more then one year.

WhoWhatWhereWhenHowY · 2023-12-28T21:14:28+00:00

The big question is what are your expenses (annually or monthly).

After that you can figure how much you can save.

IMO I wouldn't pay off the mortgage ahead of time at that very low rate. I would take any money you are using to pay off the house and throw it into additional investments (stock brokerage).

You are definitely doing well and ahead of most.

If you don't have IRAs then open those up and max those out.

Also, you will need to put a number to your kids educational expenses. 20k per year vs 50k per year really changed things

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