Category Archives: National Security

Google Latitude privacy

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Eric

Google has taken steps to address the privacy concerns over their Latitude service, and most people seem to be satisfied.  One thing I’m slightly surprised about is that no one seems to be particularly suspicious of what their statement Google … Continue reading →

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TSA keep us safe from clowns

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Eric

The TSA confiscated a clown’s makeup kit, despite that it did not contain liquids or gels, and had less than 3 oz. of greasepaint. It’s good to know that they are doing their best to eliminate the horrible threat that … Continue reading →

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Setting a deadline for withdrawal is setting a date for failure

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Eric

That’s what President Bush said about his veto of the appropriations bill. He’s wrong, though. The failure has already occurred, and deploying more troops to Iraq will only cause more American casualties, and probably more Iraqi casualties as well. Support … Continue reading →

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Warrantless wiretaps not justified by national security claims

Posted on April 20, 2007 by Eric

In Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347 (1967), Justice Douglas gives a concurring opinion in which he expresses serious concern over warrantless wiretaps: While I join the opinion of the Court, I feel compelled to reply to the separate … Continue reading →

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