News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on 1099 will end the world in 2012. Parent comment

Re:1099 will end the world in 2012 by InclinedPlane on Friday July 23, 2010 @02:48PM (#1542060)
More likely: most businesses will completely ignore this rule. It will either go away before it comes into force or it will be so impractical to police that it will be useless.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:1099 will end the world in 2012 by phr on Friday July 23, 2010 @04:21PM (#1542304)
The trouble with rules that remain on the books despite not usually being enforced is that they create opportunities for selective enforcement when they decide to crack down on you for other reasons, such as your political views.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:1099 will end the world in 2012 by InclinedPlane on Saturday July 24, 2010 @11:06PM (#1544877)
Yup, they create potential for abuse of power. They also erode trust in legislating bodies and the law in general.

See also: http://www.amazon.com/Three-Felonies-Day-Target-Innocent/dp/...

[ Parent | on HN ]