Being an optimization problem doesn’t mean it’s simple, just that there are tradeoffs.

If anything the complexity is why it’s an optimization problem.

It’s simply complex.

What if we make it not simple, but "simply" exclude just one solution - lifetime punishment (prison + 40,000 collateral consequences, life imprisonment, or a death penalty) - directed against the persons with the problem, from the mix, and leave everything else as wide open as ever for consideration?

What does commenting 3 asterisks mean? I’ve been noticing this more and more recently

I didn't see the original three asterisks, so I'm not sure. In general writing, three asterisks is used as a visual break between two sections in a document.

I assume the other commenter is referring to using "(((@name)))" on Twitter, and similar patterns, which is some social media thing I don't understand. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_parentheses.

It’s an alt-right dog whistle.

What does it refer to? Couldn't find anything on Google.