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[–] 41 points 1 year ago* (12 children)

I'll (Canada) probably be skipping a conference that we usually do each year in the states as well. Not worth potentially getting my phone/laptop scanned and data stolen.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago (10 children)

    Imagine getting to a point where people need burner phones to enter the US.

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  • [–] 27 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I'm trans. If there is a scientific conference in the states, you can be damn sure I'll be sitting that one out

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    I was thinking some people are being forced to go by work. Can't imagine going willingly.

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  • [+] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)
  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Unfortunately, a lot of people are in the position where it's maybe a 0.1% of losing their life if they go, and an 80% chance of losing their job if they don't. That makes the calculation a lot more difficult, and causes all kinds of stress.

    Of course, any job that would force you to go when you don't feel fully safe is a shitty job. But, a lot of people don't feel like they have the option to leave a shitty job.

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