There is a fundamental reason why a democratic government cannot function like a business: Business is capitalist in nature. Capitalism is EXTRACTIVE, meaning it is exploitative - somewhere, somebody loses.

A democratic government is to ensure EVERYONE gets equal treatment and opportunity regardless of economic state. Government is meant to be inherently supportive of social structure because it is a SOCIAL CONSTRUCT.

To run government like a business means it cannot function as a democracy.

UK Gov: "We'll ban under-16s from social media!"

People: "Why?"

UK Gov: "Because it's dangerous for them."

People: "Why?"

UK Gov: "Because of bullying, and algorithms that promote hate."

People: "Have you considered holding the bullies and those who tweak the algorithms responsible?"

UK Gov: "..."

People: "..."

UK Gov: "..."

People: "..."

UK Gov: "Well, clearly you're anti-growth and anti-business and anti-Britain and anti-semitic."

I finally published my new project, the Banned Book Library! Think of it as a #Cyberpunk dead drop. Reprogram an #esp32 WiFi light bulb to host a web server with books banned in your community. Screw them in wherever is convenient :D. You can't stop the signal!

https://www.richardosgood.com/posts/banned-book-library/

This was partially inspired after reading @benbrown short story "Library" a while back.

https://benbrown.com/library/

Wow: @sandranavidi ordnet in nur 3 Minuten den drogenkranken CEO von SpaceX auf den Punkt ein und nimmt dabei endlich auch die verantwortungslosen Investoren als willige Vollstrecker im Herdentrien ein. 🔥🔥🔥

SpaceX: Wie Elon Musk Investoren mit Science-Fiction Stories blendet
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cgAU-5vwPZg

Do you know anyone at Upwork who could help us reach the right team?

OpenStreetMap is seeing repeated unauthorised spam from Upwork freelancers. It wastes our time and damages the reputation of the businesses using these "SEO" services.

FYI, some anti-homeless installations can be dismantled easily with the right tools. If you notice this shit in your neighborhood, maybe take a look to see how the obstruction is attached to the surface it is on.

It's possible that in some scenarios all someone would need is a socket wrench. If that someone is a white man wearing an orange vest, they might even get away with walking up & just removing something in broad daylight.

What you do with the information you gather is up to you.