>Are you looking to stop violence and murder?

I'd love that, but it's grossly unrealistic. I'd love to see a vast reduction in gun violence, most especially the epidemic of mass shootings that America is facing.

• Strict gun ownership regulations wouldn't absolve us of gun violence completely, but it would allow less easily accessed firearms.

• Banning civilian firearm ownership for the foreseeable future also wouldn't completely solve gun violence in the country either. However, I'll use Port Arthur as an example.

• In April 1996, a shooter killed 35 people and injured 23 others in Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia. That shooting forced the government to make huge changes to their gun ownership amendments, taking guns away from civilians. There have been 3 mass shootings in Australia in the 27 years since Port Arthur. There have been over 100 mass shootings in America since the beginning of this year.

>Do you just not like guns?

Actually the opposite. When I bought my house I was looking to buy a Sig p365 for home defense, but after Uvalde and having my daughter I reconsidered. I trust myself to be responsible and keep it locked up and unloaded, but then it defeats the purpose of having it for home defense if it's so difficult for me to access in a time sensitive situation like a home invasion.

>What solution are you in theory stepping to?

A theoretical reduction in gun violence in America based on a statistical analysis of other countries where the civilians do not have access to guns.

• Police would be less hostile if they aren't in fear of a simple traffic stop erupting into a shootout

• A reduction in mass shootings, gang shootings, crimes of passion, road rage shootings, accidental shootings, and gun-related suicides are all reduced

That's really all I want to see. I'm not naive - I know crimes will still be committed, I know there will still be psychos running around naked at train stations trying to stab people. I know illegal arms dealership is a real occurrence. But a reduction in the epidemic of gun violence in America, and only America, is the goal that I'd like to see our government reach.

I'm not saying you're insinuating this at all, but I feel compelled to say it anyway given its such a talked about topic; the second amendment was created for the purpose of suppressing a tyrannical government. People feel if they take guns from us, the government has all the power.

Maybe I'm a nihilist, but I think we're all long passed the point of combating the government. They may not outnumber us, but they sure as hell outdo us in available tech.

• Better weapons

• Better armor

• Better surveillance technologies

• Tanks/Choppers/Jets/Drones

• Better training

If we were to step up to the government, they'd squash us like bugs. We all allowed them to stockpile defenses after 9/11 in the wake of passionate Civil defense that we have no chance against them if they decided to start rounding people up like Nazi Germany.

So, to conclude this; there's no viable reason I can see why American civilians should be able to own guns.

Sorry for the long-winded wall of text. I tried to be as concise and clear-cut as possible but I honestly don't blame you in the least if you gave up reading it halfway through.

That is not going to happen

> “The Advanced Metering Functionality (AMF) Business Case … we submitted to the (RI PUC) is an important step in modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure for the benefit of all Rhode Islanders. Approximately 60% of our existing meters are nearing the end of their design life and need to be replaced.”

>The power provider insists the new technologies included in the AMF proposal will provide their “customers with greater control, choice, and convenience in managing their energy consumption.”

More info here: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/utility-grid-solutions/advanced-metering-infrastructure/fundamentals-of-ami.html

edit: or here is a more objective source with more academic results: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/12/f34/AMI%20Summary%20Report_09-26-16.pdf

> Major Findings

> SGIG projects demonstrated that AMI and customer systems can achieve substantial grid impacts and benefits for customers and utilities, including:

> - Reduced costs for metering and billing from fewer truck rolls, labor savings, more accurate and timely billing, fewer customer disputes, and improvements in operational efficiencies.

> - More customer control over electricity consumption, costs, and bills from greater use of new customer tools (e.g., web portals and smart thermostats) and techniques (e.g., shifting demand to off-peak periods).

> - Lower utility capital expenditures and customer bill savings resulting from reduced peak demand and improvements in asset utilization and maintenance.

> - Lower outage costs and fewer inconveniences for customers from faster outage restoration and more precise dispatching of repair crews to the locations where they are needed.

I'm so excited to have my electrical meter experience enhanced.

Who said op respects themselves?

I'm still in RI. And I don't have much respect for this state or how it's run. But when you don't know anything else.... mild case of Stockholm Syndome? Small joke.

There was a big law suit involving a dude and his tesla. He got a vanity plate that says "FKGAS". A bunch of Karen's and Kevin's (is that the equivalent to a male karen?) Got butt hurt over it, took him to court, and because this guy has money to fight it he did and won.

Now none of us can have vanity plates. It's been years since they took the option away.

My wife's car had extended coverage. Every time it went into the shop for maintenance they would put a new one on, and as soon as she got home id take it off.cAfter the 3rd time I took them off right in the parking lot, went back inside and handed them to the manager. They never put them on again after that.

It's worse when they put one on when I just bring my car in for maintenance!

Ew. What self respecting Rhode Islander is moving to CT?

I had a colleague who home schooled her child, and they were both lovely people but I don't think it expanded horizons for the kid. Mom and child both were autistic, which is not an issue in itself, but I did feel homeschooling didn't push the child out of a tight social comfort zone, so in the end they were two home bodies doubled up without any challenges to it. Then COVID happened, and now the child is in college now and having difficulties adjusting.

Pretty sure they could eat that $200M cost for breakfast. Why do we have to pay for their burdens??? Makes no sense. When big corporations mess up, we take on the burden… banks, electric companies, oil companies, whatever. Like the train that crashed and made the environment toxic all around it… who suffers?

But if a small business fails or if a hardworking man falls behind on his bills they lose everything. Makes a lot of sense. F THE SYSTEM.

To back up a bit. Law and policy change or establishment of laws and policies is to tackle some problem or wrong. Example: people are upset other people take their belongings. Solution: create laws against theft and prosecute those that commit theft possible with restitution and punitive jail time etc. we don’t create laws without some form of end in mind.

With that said. Are you looking to stop violence and murder? Do you just not like guns? You said earlier “it would be a step in the right direction” what direction is that? What solution are you in theory stepping to?

Long sweaty days when they turn your power off in summer to prevent strain on the grid.

Take religious beliefs out of it, most religious organizations will be more than happy for the help. Churches, temples, mosques, etc. need help.

RI cant have vanity plates?

“Nah, fuck that!”

-The local cop who clocks you 8 mph over as soon as you’re off the interstate.

If your situation is not too complex, save money and file it yourself.

What’s the benefit to me?

Be happy you get to have one. I am outsider who is jealous,I want to live in RI badly.

There's no endgame. It's just a contemporary topic and I'm looking to discuss it. I'm well aware that the chances of us changing each other's minds is slim to none.

I've considered registering my older car in Vermont for that and other reasons. Grew up on the CT line, wouldn't mind living over in that area of CT.

Exactly. I'm willing to pay for 2 of them.

I'm not a fan of the new design. Glad I get to keep my hybrid green wave plate.... for now.

Fuck off with that.