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Some of this confusion seems to be created or exacerbated by the industry itself, particularly in North America. The standard European ebike is limited to 250W and 25kph. But the standard North American Class 1 or 2 ebikes are limited to 20mph, with up to 750W in the US or 500W in Canada. Some Class 3 ebikes in North America are just slightly faster Class 2 bikes, but there are an awful lot of grey-area bikes that look and feel more like e-motos, and it seems like that segment of the market is popular.

I think e-motos are part of the transportation future--I own one--but I do think it would be reasonable to exclude them from sidewalks, walking paths, greenways, etc. I'm not against better regulation of this space, so long as it continues to leave actual ebikes to be treated like other bikes.

This is SOP in officer-involved shootings in many departments, the supervisor takes possession of the weapon fired. Taking and securing the weapon makes sense to me. The interesting thing is the reason why he gives the involved officer his own weapon, and it's basically to not hurt his tender little feelings by taking his gun away. (Source: many multiple depositions of officer-involved shootings.)

Ken Jennings is a surprisingly funny internet commenter and author. His books are actually pretty good, I wouldn't have predicted that 20 years ago.

I love that, of all the out-there ideas in Stranger in a Strange Land, that's the one that sticks with you. Honestly, I think you're right to favor it! 😄

milquetoast criticism of Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon for being "an Avatar: The Last Airbender redux".

Yeah, it really was, wasn't it? I forgot it the moment I stopped watching it, other than I remember thinking it was awkward casting of Awkwafina, who is hilarious in most roles but I didn't think she was a good fit there.

I don't get the sense that this is a Mamdani thing. The American Democratic Party leadership seem badly out of step with the majority of their party on significant issues, and have been ineffective at shoring up democracy or their policy agenda during the periods they have been in power. Mamdani is just one of few progressive in America that is walking the walk.

Dems urgently need to show they can make Americans' lives better, and that they present a clear and more reliable counter-position on international relations and national security. The Chuck Schumers of the party have shown no interest in offering that alternative, and their time is over, whether because the left wing of the party takes the wheel, or because Trumpism succeeds completely and destroys any chance of competitive elections in the future.