In the post 9/11 America, you are presumed guilty until… well, you’re pretty much always presumed guilty.
Tag: politics
Lessons we still haven’t learned from 1984
Looking at George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’ and seeing some uncomfortable parallels to our modern world.
The Fear Disease
Looking at the increasing level of fear which has crept into both the American populace and American politics over the years since 9/11.
Treating our Legal Code like Computer Code
Looking at some pending legislation through the eyes of a computer programmer… and finding it… wanting.
The Problems
Found this over on a Slashdot story about how attacks on voting machines are practical (despite arguments to the contrary): The problem is our elections are supposed to be transparent by law. The problem is our elections are supposed to have public oversight. The problem is a private company can not provide public oversight. The… Continue reading The Problems