Thursday, February 21

Mickey Goes to Washington

“The explosion in the size of K Street , the locus of the lobbying industry, is an extension of the growth and reach of government. The ballooning federal budget has its tentacles in every aspect of American life and commerce. No serious industry or interest can function without monitoring, and at least trying to manipulate, Washington 's decision makers. The penalty for ignoring the federal government can run into the billions of dollars.” (5 pages)

Do Elections Guarantee Freedom?

“The only way to suppose voters consented to such government actions is to assume they granted Bush boundless power to use as he sees fit. But this is the type of consent given by people who forfeit their rights and accept a court-appointed guardian to run their lives.”

Piecing Together the Dark Legacy of East Germany's Secret Police

(4 pages, Editor's pick)

The Bite-Marks Men

Sending innocent men to jail (and death row), based on the pseudo-science of “bite marks.”

Baby’s Death at Airport Sparks Calls for Inquiry

“The baby had been flown to Honolulu for emergency heart surgery. He died while detained inside a customs room at the Honolulu Airport with his mother and nurse.”

Warning: This Technology May Prove Addictive

“Should Blackberries and other potentially addictive devices come with a health warning? It's an idea floated by UK researchers studying technology addiction.”

DWI Suspect in Pool of Blood

[video] The tape goes off, the suspect gets beat up. The cop was fired, but as usual, no criminal charges were filed.

Handcuffed Man 'Tasered to Shut Him Up'

Taser Profits Surge as Product Demand Increases

World’s Shortest Political Quiz

Fears of Internet Predators Unfounded, Study Finds

I'm shocked.

'If It's $50, I Think We're Going to Be Eating at Taco Bell'

More evidence that politicians are out-of-touch with reality and/or extremely corrupt.

'World's Largest Record Collection' for Sale on eBay

Starting at $3 million. No bids yet…

Apparently Nothing

A photo blog.