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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm immediately suspicious of any major change to the Judicial system proposed, especially while Rs control Congress. Not that I wouldn't be suspicious if Ds did.

My guess is they want to influence the Judges. Obviously, it has nothing at all to do with "the public's right to know", that's just bullshit.

[–] dan1101@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah this seems like it will lead to judge intimidation, "We are recording you, better interpret the laws and Constitution like we want."

[–] Fishnoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Personally I think that elected officials are public property, and they should have to wear body cameras and/or have cameras follow them 24/7, and the footage should be reviewable by anyone. Carve out minor exemptions for solo bathroom visits and sleeping in the same room as a spouse, provided no phones are in the room when a camera isn't present.

If you don't want the scrutiny, don't run for office

[–] bearoftheisle 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Absolutely not lol, no human is property and privacy is a human right (though one that is frequently abused). You shouldn't need to give up your rights to run for office, that's ridiculous.

[–] Fishnoodle@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

What I'm describing is like being in the military more than anything, considering the financial rewards and a pension

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

They want to make ai courts. Only ai judges, lawyers, and jury. Which AI, as a probability calculator, could never do.

It's always about data scrapping with them.