The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic
When I read Arendt's book, I didn't get the same takeaway that greed was banal. What this woman did was take advantage solely to not have to pay her bill. Maliciously. -
The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic we should help her return her fucking roof. What an incredibly disturbing decision she made
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@vrandecic we should help her return her fucking roof. What an incredibly disturbing decision she made
@circuitsunfish @vrandecic Came here to say exactly this. Someone should climb up there and rip it all off.
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic @lisamelton the language used here is doing alot of work to try and make the reader not like the construction workers:
"During the encounter, the aliens refused to comply with lawful orders, taunted officers and attempted to flee.”
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic I've read several accounts and still can't tell whether it was a targeted inforcement action, or whether the woman called #ICE to avoid paying. If the latter, she's committed a felony and I hope they charge her.
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@MATAK79 @vrandecic Yup, if the workers were "illegal" then the work can't possibly be to code, off it comes. That'll be $4000 demolition cost thanks.
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic If she doesn't pay they should still be able to sue her for breach of contract.
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
Christ, what an asshole!
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
this reminds me of the US regime using the cover of negotiations to execute illegal military attacks
is it the same culture of dehumanising others as undeserving of human rights, international law, and basic dignity
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@vrandecic If she doesn't pay they should still be able to sue her for breach of contract.
@rubbel sue? from a death camp?
i have bad news for you about how things work here, and lest you say, "but the company..." lemme stop you right there
the workers are considered disposable in the US
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic this woman doesnt deserve to have any roof but a prison over her head
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@vrandecic
When I read Arendt's book, I didn't get the same takeaway that greed was banal. What this woman did was take advantage solely to not have to pay her bill. Maliciously.@Cassandra_Complex you're right, I didn't capture Arendt's idea
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@Cassandra_Complex you're right, I didn't capture Arendt's idea
@vrandecic
Ah well, you still generated a discussion, which is important too. -
@vrandecic I've read several accounts and still can't tell whether it was a targeted inforcement action, or whether the woman called #ICE to avoid paying. If the latter, she's committed a felony and I hope they charge her.
@juliehuz I was basing it off the linked articles, where it was ascribed to be her motivation
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I hope, there's special place in hell for people like this.🤬
@FandaSin @vrandecic
Stadium chant:
"USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! etc." -
The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic@mas.to
- the video was originally a 30 minute stream on X
It's not clear if the intent of the video was to appeal to the average X user or not.
- the home owner could face prosecution, from the article:The woman was reported to owe the workers $10,000 for a three-day job, according to Univision, a local TV network. If that is proved to be true, she could potentially face charges under Maryland law, which includes a clause on a person not being able to obtain labor from another person if their consent is induced with the threat or wrongful use of notifying law enforcement of the worker's undocumented or illegal immigration status. This also applies to withholding wages.
Not sure who would initiate this, but if it's criminal law then the home owner can be arrested -
The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic how MAGA of her.
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The banality of evil: in Cambridge, Maryland, a woman had construction workers work on her roof for several days, and then called ICE on them to get them detained, and avoid paying $10,000 for the work.
https://www.newsweek.com/homeowner-called-ice-on-migrants-she-hired-worker-says-11742032
@vrandecic
"Woman" has a name.Name her and shame her.
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