As a very long time Arch user I wouldn't say "easy" like everyone else seems to. I absolutely would not suggest it for a first distro for someone, which is what I would classify as the "easy" level.
But if you're comfortable with using Linux, the terminal, and being able to follow written documentation you'll be able to do it just fine maybe with a little frustration the first time. If you're installing to a laptop, make sure to look up your model on the wiki first.
They look questionable.
SELinux was a product of the NSA. Maybe the best thing that agency has done.
Not in my experience. Unless maybe if it causes loss of funds or other security issues, which usually get a fair response.
Are you saying the chemical plant provides the treatment or that one plant is somehow responsible for polluting 75% of American drinking water?
I think it's equally true for product companies. Do you know how hard it is to get a company to prioritize bug fixing over feature work? Shy of a user revolt, or a friend of the CEO reporting an issue, bugs are almost always second priority or lower.
nah, nodes still need to pin the file for it to be permanent.
Finally get involved in politics?