This is more clearing out a bunch of older Reason links.

But first, let’s do some dramatic footage.

From CNN, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. There is some dramatic footage from Bangkok including the collapse of a condo tower under construction.

Now on to the Reason links.

Allies are reconsidering purchasing the F-35. I do not understand the administration’s need to sunder long-standing ties in irreparable ways, and I don’t think we will like the world after “we win”.

A thinkpiece advocating against subsidies for farmers who take a hit from Trump’s tariffs. There’s part of me that wants to help people hurt by the tariffs. I have family in the farming industry, and I don’t want to lump them all into some faceless group. Still, there’s something about people having to face the full force of the consequences in order to take corrective action. I just hate how much it may hurt because of one man’s capriciousness.

Another bad decision is gutting Radio Free Europe and Voice of America.

Yes DOGE can cancel federal contracts. Or the departments can cancel them upon DOGE’s advice.

The Supreme Court has an opportunity to reverse its decision in Kelo. The perversion of eminent domain for taking private lands to hand over to another private entity needs to die.

Of course, I have problems with the concept of eminent domain. It’s a process rife with abuse, such as this case in Rhode Island. Threatening the landowners with trespass before the official seizure is new though.

Kansas schools are finding open enrollment is not their downfall, but their lifeline. Perhaps school choice is a good thing?

EU’s recent actions against American tech companies could stifle innovation. I know it would be financial misconduct to their shareholders, but it would be interesting if the big tech companies embargoed the EU if their politicos continues with their shenanigans. Of course, there’s always that regulatory capture thing.

Sleepwalking into a cashless society. Do I routinely carry cash? Yes, but it’s “emergency cash” in case my cards don’t work. Do I prefer using my ApplePay? Absolutely. Do I want government doing away with cash? Hell no.

The promise of Assad’s fall has been betrayed. A phrase that has become increasingly part of my vernacular – how unsurprisingly surprising.

An opinion on not deleting your 23andMe data with the company in bankruptcy. I have not done any of these genetic tests, partly because I don’t trust these companies with this kind of information. This situation reinforces those instincts.

North Carolina has a bill to ban lab grown meat. I don’t care what high-minded ideals the advocates spout. This smacks of protectionism.

Our light item for the week.

From CNN, the company that is handling the disposal of Iron Maiden’s Ed Force One is cutting up the skin and selling it as tokens.