[LordOpie]

He wants every American to have an ID (eg. driver's license) to contain a digital chip that would be "read at vital checkpoints" (whatever that scary idea means) and would be needed to log onto the internet.

http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1107_2-5147158.html


On a positive note about how great the USA is, the supreme court ruled that a portion of the Patriot Act is unconstitutional! G-d Bless Checks and Balances!

 

[ummbikes]

That Dean is a tool. The zdnet article, if accurate, paints a sad picture. ID card readers on PC's to log on the 'net.

Sheeeeeesh.

 

[brenth]

Yeah I read this off of slashdot yesterday, kinda sucks. I like some of what dean has to say, but this is a major stumbling block in my book.

Its going to be interesting to see how this plays out with the patiot act. Does anybody think this is going to be the only part that is challenged? I don't. It should be interesting to see what happens, with bush's statment in the SotU about it needing to be renewed

link

Key provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire next year. (Applause.) The terrorist threat will not expire on that schedule. (Applause.) Our law enforcement needs this vital legislation to protect our citizens. You need to renew the Patriot Act. (Applause.)

btw, I love where the first applause is in that paragraph

 

[N8 v2.0]

Ol' Howierd is having a hard time recoveing from his "I have a Scream" speech... poor sod.

 

[Spud]

That's some mega stupid thinking there. No wonder he hasn't touched that turkey in nearly 2 years.

 

[$tinkle]

i can't stop playing this:

http://www.cycles3d.com/spacechads/