[phowat]

We most certainly do get to choose if we want to. Why not ?

[latchkey]

Because it doesn't work out like you think it would. Those of us who have been on the internet a long time remember pre-1999 days.

Banning or preventing people from using math only empowers other countries that develop it on their own.

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