7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, I don't think they created this bill just to stalk people and get their information without permission.  They have good reason for wanting to, and as long as you aren't doing anything wrong then they will have no reason to look at your…"
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, even the people that own these apps can see that there are some really weird people on them.  If the government could access them then they could stop child predators and people that want to hurt others.  I think if they're using it as a…"
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"If you read the article it says that there would be no possible way for them to just have access to everything.  There would even be some things on the apps that they wouldn't be able to access no matter what just because of how the apps work.  They…"
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, it would be an invasion of privacy if they were using it as a way to stalk people for no reason.  That's why I think it's okay for them to use it but only if it's for very serious crimes because in the long run it could really help our…"
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I think it's important to consider all the benefits this bill would have.  It'd make it easier to find terrorists and child predators and it would help make the world safer.  However it could lead to the government using it negatively and for the…"
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, terrorism and child predation is a really big problem in today's world and it gets a lot of people hurt so I think it'd be helpful in preventing that and decreasing how much it happens.  It is an invasion of privacy but if it's for a good…"
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, if they're just using it as a way to get people in trouble or watch people for no reason then I think that's an invasion of privacy and it shouldn't be allowed but if it's a really serious crime and they're  using it to protect people then…"
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I don't think they should be able to access it all the time because it is an invasion of privacy, but if it's for a serious crime then I think it'd be good to help solve that.  But only if it's a really serious crime that really hurts someone."
Dec 13, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7Tanner's discussion new tijuana shelter to house migrants
"I would do that too, if they have more shelters put up then the conditions they're living in wouldn't be as bad.  Having some fundraisers would be a great way to do this.  They are treated very poorly and nobody should be treated this way.  They…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7Tanner's discussion new tijuana shelter to house migrants
"I agree, the treatment they are receiving is absolutely awful and nobody should be treated that way especially since these people are just trying to live a better life.  We should treat these people with more sympathy because they are coming from…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6AshleyS's discussion Mass Shooter Turned In By Grandma
"I agree, getting him help and not calling the police right away would put people at risk because he could still be out and about and he might not get better.  Either way, wanting to hurt anyone like this is a crime and is an awful thing to do so I…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6AshleyS's discussion Mass Shooter Turned In By Grandma
"I agree, talking to him about it may have made him upset and lash out on the grandma, he is obviously a dangerous person so I think it's good that she called the police instead of asking him.  I also agree that schools should step up security and…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7jenny's discussion Ohio Girl Walks 5 miles for being a Bully.
"I agree but I think what he did was pretty extreme.  I'm sure he had good reason for doing it and he just wanted her to get it through her head that what she did was wrong but I think there are other ways to do that that don't involve this."
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7jenny's discussion Ohio Girl Walks 5 miles for being a Bully.
"I kind of agree, I think making her walk that far is a little extreme and a pretty odd punishment, I would've tried talking to her and grounding her before anything and if that didn't work I would try other things but I don't think I would ever make…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 2Jacob's discussion Paris on lockdown for "gilets jaunes" violent protest
"I do not think that setting cars on fire and burning storefronts is okay, they should be protesting peacefully because nothing is going to change if they are violent about it.  People aren't going to listen to people that are chaotic and…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 1thomas's discussion Global warming could cause the next extinction
"I would clean up trash and try and find ways to prevent global warming and climate change from happening.  I would try and find new and efficient ways to create energy and make sure to reuse and recycle everything.  I think eventually everything on…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7Tanner's discussion new tijuana shelter to house migrants
"I think I would start a fundraiser to try and raise money for food, water and even another shelter because obviously that space is very cramped and it can lead to diseases and stuff.  I feel awful about how they're treated, they all have good reason…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6Sina's discussion Can Playing Football Change One's Brain?
"I think some people will change their mind because of it, but I don't think they should.  Everything you do has some risks involved, so I think it's a little extreme to say that your kids shouldn't play football because of it.  Especially if they…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"Yeah I don't think that they watch our every move.  There aren't even enough people in the fbi to watch us all.  If they are watching it's because they have a good reason to suspect you of something.  That's why I think it's okay to have them access…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, I think it would be helpful for solving a lot of serious crimes but if it's just for a small crime or something pointless then I disagree with the law 100%.  I think they should be able to give out information but only if it's for important…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, if it's for something that will protect others and help solve a big crime then I think they should do it.  Otherwise, they shouldn't be able to get access to information like that because it's an invasion of privacy."
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, I don't think apps like Facebook should be able to give out information unless it's for a really serious crime.  If it's just a petty misdemeanor or a small crime then that definitely isn't okay and that information should be kept private."
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, I think it's okay when it's a serious case like murder and terrorism.  If it's a small crime that doesn't really affect a lot of people or severely hurt anyone then they shouldn't use it then.  "
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 8HannahT's discussion Former MLB players killed in a car crash in Venezuela
"I would be disappointed but I'm personally not a big sports fan at all.  I mean obviously, I would be sad but I wouldn't let it affect me.  I would've gone to the league because there wasn't any way to know if there were going to be rocks on the…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6Brandi's discussion 3 Year Old Girl Killed By Uncle
"I think he should go to jail for life with no chance of getting out.  He had no reason to do what he did and especially to his 3-year-old niece.  I think he was probably planning on killing everyone, which is even worse.  He was obviously trying to…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7jenny's discussion Ohio Girl Walks 5 miles for being a Bully.
"I would've made them apologize and probably grounded them from their friends and electronics.  I don't think what the father did was right at all, not only is that unsafe for the daughter to walk that far in that weather but its also just an unfair…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7Amelia's discussion American Board Promoted Coal-Based Energy at Recent Climate Convention
"I think that climate change is a big problem in our world and we need to take big actions to help slow the process down.  I think we need to put more effort into promoting and using cleaner sources of energy so that we won't hurt the environment as…"
Dec 12, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6AshleyS's discussion Mass Shooter Turned In By Grandma
"If I were his grandmother I would definitely turn him in and get him help, because he obviously has something very wrong with him and needs to get it figured out.  I am planning on taking my kids to a public school because there are dangerous things…"
Dec 11, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, if it is specifically used only for solving serious crimes then I think it's okay.  If it's just to snoop on some random person that didn't do anything wrong then it definitely isn't okay and is a big invasion of privacy."
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, they should make sure they have sufficient evidence to access our accounts, and proof that the crime they are trying to solve is very serious before accessing the information.  There were several people that were worried about this law…"
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I don't think they made this law just to be nosy, I think this law could be really beneficial for solving really serious crimes like terrorism.  The government also stated that they will not be using this to investigate crimes unless they are crimes…"
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, I think it could be great as long as they use it for what they say they're going to.  The bill could be really beneficial to solving serious crimes like terrorist attacks, and could even prevent them from happening beforehand."
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"The government did say it would only be for very serious crimes, so I don't think they'd use it for creeping on people for no reason.  I do agree though that it is unfair that certain apps say they won't share their information, however it is…"
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, as long as they're using it for the right reason and not just as a way to creep on people then I think it could be really helpful in solving crimes.  "
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, I wouldn't feel comfortable having people read my texts, however, the government did say it would only be used to investigate really serious crimes.  Hopefully, they keep their word and don't use it as a way to snoop in on peoples lives…"
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7mackenzie's discussion Australia Passes Law Allowing Police to Access Smartphones
"I agree, I think they still need to make sure they are using it for serious crimes only, and not just petty misdemeanors that don't cause much harm.  "
Dec 10, 2018
7mackenzie posted a discussion
Australia recently passed the "Telecommunications Access and Assistance Bill" this Thursday,  that allows their government and police to demand access to encrypted smartphone apps like WhatsApp and iMessage.  The bill allows the government to…
Dec 9, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7Aubri's discussion Actress Faces Jail Time For Wearing a Sheer Dress
"I think that she shouldn't face jail time, just because showing legs is against some religions and customs in parts of the world, doesn't mean everyone needs to abide by it.  It's not like she was walking around with no clothes on, so I think that…"
Dec 6, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6GraceP's discussion Fallout 76- -bethesda bans player for being homophobic
"I would be angry and would report them to the company.  I wouldn't let it haunt me because most people aren't this rude and downright stupid, of course it would be upsetting to see that but you don't know them and their opinion would just be…"
Dec 6, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 5clayton's discussion Bank Of America ATM Mistakenly Dispenses 100 Dollar Bills Instead Of 10 Dollar Bills
"I think the vendor of the machine will probably be in a little bit of trouble, but I doubt that someone intentionally only put 100's in the machine.  Honestly I think it was probably just a malfunction with the machine, however, the vendor and bank…"
Dec 6, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 7LillyM's discussion Cleveland Radio Station Bans the Song, "Baby, it's Cold Outside."
"I think people are voicing their concerns now because women are more empowered and feel more comfortable addressing issues like this, back in 1944 it wasn't as easy for women to speak out against rape and things that might promote or suggest it.  I…"
Dec 6, 2018
7mackenzie posted a blog post
Nov 19, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 8RobertS's discussion E-cigarette use has jumped nearly 80%
"I agree, vape companies advertise their products way too much, and usually, they advertise it in a way that makes it appealing to younger teens and people that don't normally smoke.  The way they advertise it also makes it seem like it's not bad for…"
Nov 18, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 2Maci's discussion Man Yells the Pro-Nazi Salute During Performance
"I think it is a possibility that he was dared by his friends or was just trying to be funny, but either way, it was still a bad thing to do and he shouldn't be allowed to do or say something like that in public, especially given the circumstances. …"
Nov 18, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6Jake's discussion Teens Using Too Much Sleep Medications
"I know for some people who have disorders like insomnia, they really can't sleep no matter how hard they try and no matter what they do, so I think it's okay for them to take sleep medications, as long as it's the right amount and they do it…"
Nov 18, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 5kennadi's discussion Ballerina Found Dead In Lake
"I agree, it would be really traumatizing and scary to come across something like that.  I think it'd be unlikely that this was caused by her getting lost, but I do think it's possible.  I think she was probably kidnapped and murdered. "
Nov 18, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 2BrockB's discussion Parkland Shooter: Cruz Faces More Charges
"I agree, it's a difficult topic because on one hand, he killed so many innocent people and he shouldn't be able to live out his life when he took so many other lives away, but then again it's like taking an eye for an eye and some people don't…"
Nov 18, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 2Haley's discussion Mavericks Basketball Team Hooks Up Wounded Soldiers
"I think other teams will start doing this, and I hope they do.  It's a great way to show support and thank our troops.  Even if it loses them money, it's for a good cause.  I think veterans and soldiers are really happy about this and feel…"
Nov 17, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 2Haley 's discussion Mattis compares border mission to one against Pancho Villa
"I think it might be good because it would make peace with Mexico and make it less likely to have a war or any other conflicts.  If I lived in Mexico I would want this to happen because I would feel safer and more at peace in my home country.  "
Nov 17, 2018
7mackenzie replied to 6Jayden's discussion Change The Game Design Challenge
"I would enter it if I knew how to design an app, but unfortunately, I don't.  I think it's a really good idea and a great way to get boys and girls motivated.  If I won a 10,000 scholarship I would be really happy, college is super expensive so that…"
Nov 17, 2018
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