child pornography

Judging from my last few flying experiences, the TSA, Homeland Security Department, and all major airlines are not going to be satisfied until they are all out of business. From the cattle call lines, rude customer service, and friendly reminders in my luggage that it’s been searched by a professional, I no longer fly anywhere unless I have to for work.

I don't know Bernie Ward from Adam, but this was too rich to pass up.

While the Democratic Party has been busy tearing itself apart, John McCain has used the time to strengthen his relationships with those on the right who were previously tepid in their support of his candidacy including members of the Nashville Religious Right:

For those of us that spend inordinate amounts of time online, there is a new danger out there for those foolish enough to browse without practicing “Safe Surfing”. Increasingly, the potential for porn to be stored on your computer’s hard drive without your knowledge or consent is becoming reality.

From Focus on the Family:

The popularity of the Internet and the advent of digital photos have boosted child pornography into a $20 billion-a-year black-market business. Now the FBI and the Department of Justice have come under congressional scrutiny over the handling of child pornography and exploitation.

Unbelievable.

Bill Hobbs uses the occasion of President Bush’s pardon of a 1960s moonshiner as an opportunity to score a political point for the home team:

The House of Representatives just passed the Securing Adolescents From Exploitation-Online Act (SAFE Act), which would force owners of public open wifi connections to report the access of illegal images including “obscene” cartoons and drawings by anyone on the network –or face fines of up to $300,000.  Only 2 Representatives (one of which being Ron Paul) voted no on this bill.[