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By kanga
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Thread title is (and initial postings were) on BBC, but drifted into 'MSM' coverage of a divisive US episode, then into styles of policing of public disorder ..

So, to drift back: I liked this 'farewell to US' article by the returning BBC Washington correspondent. It echoes many of my reactions from having worked there and returned several times for work or leisure. Although there are many wonderful aspects of the country, the fewer nasty ones do seem to have got significantly nastier in recent years, as my Canadian contacts' (relatives and other) worries reflect:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59395804

It is also in the tradition of one of the BBC features in which I reckon they are significantly better than any other media organisation with serious aspiration to international coverage: locally-based reporters (where appropriate, also competent local linguists, often polyglot) who immerse themselves in the local societies, not just in the superficially topical and newsworthy ones. Obviously, others' views (whether on the value or quality of such reporters and reports) may vary :?
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By kanga
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StratoTramp wrote: ..

Bit of a segue / waffle - ... This is a small thing say compared to John Deere disabling someones tractor if they don't use an OEM part. ..


Australia debating 'right to repair' laws


https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023- ... /102078970


"Right to repair changes floated as frustrated farmers count cost of harvest delays"
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