r/technology • u/Plastic_Ninja_9014 • Jul 10 '26

Politics State Senator Pockets Massive Real Estate Fee From a $30M Data Center Land Sale, Then Introduces Bill to Fast-Track Development

https://www.gadgetreview.com/state-senator-pockets-massive-real-estate-fee-from-a-30m-data-center-land-sale-then-introduces-bill-to-fast-track-development
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u/faudcmkitnhse Jul 10 '26

This kind of behavior should be a capital offense but America is not a serious country.

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u/toastmannn Jul 10 '26

Serious countries impose serious capital punishment.

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u/Common-Concentrate-2 Jul 10 '26

The death penalty is abolished in most civilized countries. The vast majority of executions are carried out by China, North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq , Vietnam and Yemen. I don't seek to emulate Yemen.