Have you ever wondered why so many people care so much about things that do no harm to anyone? I have, and it’s recently been a recurring theme politically, professionally, and personally.
Starting with that former one, in Iowa and other republican-led states, politicians and their activist buddies are primarily focused on passing laws that hurt the LGBTQ community. Why? How are they or anyone else being harmed by library books, drag shows, or gender-identity causes?
The answer is they aren't harmed, but they're scared -- not only about change, but about losing money, power (same thing), and religion (also the same thing!). Fake conservatives want no threats to their straight white Christian world.
Moving on the the professional front, I work with vendors who need authorization forms. That's no problem, until they start requiring a specific manner of delivery. We've long ago entered the digital age, and the COVID-19 pandemic made it even more common, but I still work with vendors who require original documents.
Who is harmed by accepting verifiable electronic signatures? I guarantee these companies are going to digitize the document anyway! I suppose the answer here is, some companies will only do things the way they've always done them.
Finally on the personal level, I've experienced an increase in the already-high number of people who want to make everything about themselves. No conversation can be had without them taking it over, for nothing can be more important than what they or their loved ones do.
They'll even complain when told good news, if it isn't given at the time and place or their choosing. A family / friend getting more attention harms no one; it only interrupts the desire of some for affirmation from others. (Thanks, Facebook!) Those who represent the 'some' should be avoided.
My conclusion in all of these items is pretty libertarian: If it harms no one else, why do you care?
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