And so does the Netherlands. It ain't magic.

But there are way more Lego tires than doors

Better stick to space. Much more happening there.

The reason it is deemed a security risk, is because the USA government can demand any data from any American company. Hence the USA would be able to demand some of the most personal data of all Dutch citizens.

I am unaware of the defence contract, but there is a good chance that this same risk is not a factor there. For example: hosting NATO data, or providing software solutions can both be done without this risk being a factor.

I'm not saying that the defence contracts are smart or devoid of corruption. Just that the risk that was introduced here may not be a factor.

The best part is that they no longer used AI in their response. Nowhere does that character sequence appear in their response!

When talking about the alot of accidental poisonings, accidental drops from very high buildings, and suicides by two bullets to the back of the head, I always imagine an alot with the face of Putin.

Reference, with image of standard alot: https://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html?m=1

She is very hatable. Not wanting to kick her into a vulcano means you should get checked into a psych ward.

But.

She is not evil. Power hungry, corruptable, arrogant, and generally a massive cunt: yes. But not inherently evil.

Just be happy we never get to see her feet.

Japan has been succesfully testing railguns for naval use. Not as big or fancy as the projects the US focused on. But limited in scope, and aimed at practical use. They seem to have solved the barrel degrading issues well enough to make the guns viable.

That said. I think it is still too far out to focus on right now.

They outperform in certain cases, but not all.

For example; Modern jets are flying sensor suites, that gives them abilities a drone does not have.

Similarly, tanks have become less important, but not irrelevant.

But people who get kids already receive various financial benefits from the state in many countries. But it is usually framed as giving them money, instead of taking from everyone else. In the Netherlands you literally get money per child.

So if I were to reframe this tax as: "people with children get a tax deduction on their pensions", nobody would bet an eye, as similar benefits are already in place for them. But where does that money come from? Right; Tax payers. So, to give people with children a tax deduction, everyone else needs to pay more. Financially, you end up in the same situation as what is proposed here.

Wouldn't it be easier, cheaper, and safer to follow with a drone? Just keep an eye on them till they stop or run out of gas, and then move in for the arrest.