“Nobody questions whether society can require people to serve on a jury or, in times of war, to enlist in the military. So why do we question whether society can require people to pay for the government whose services, and protection, they enjoy?”
-The Editors, “Don’t Mess With Taxes: A Moral Defense.”
Sadly, there are many who question whether society can require people to serve on a jury, etc. But the point is well-taken.
via markcoatney:
Source: thenewrepublic
Clearing the path for hands-free, automated driving
At UC Berkeley, PATH research engineer Wei-Bin Zhang describes his vision for an automated vehicle infrastructure. His team is developing technologies that allow cars, buses and trucks to connect with the roadway using sensors placed on vehicles and magnets drilled into the cement.
Source: smartercities
