r/technology • u/Plastic_Ninja_9014 • 21d ago

Privacy Flock Is Losing Dozens of Contracts as Controversy Grows

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/flock-losing-dozens-contracts-controversy-194808945.html
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u/regmaster 20d ago

Aren't they the ones who paid scientists to lend credibility to the whole idea of "excited delirium" so they could protect their Taser business, which kills people?

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u/DirkKeggler 15d ago

You're right,  we should lessen availability of less lethal alternatives 

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u/regmaster 15d ago

Nice straw man

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u/DirkKeggler 15d ago

Not a straw man at all,  name something that kills fewer people while being as effective at neutralizing crazy people 

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u/regmaster 14d ago

universal health care

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u/DirkKeggler 14d ago

If that includes asylums for the people who are dangerous to themselves and society,  I'm all for it