Tag: Patriot Act

Bravo Senator Ron Wyden! (D – Oregon)

Every American has the right to know when their government believes that it is allowed to kill them.” — Senator Wyden in the confirmation hearings for potential CIA director, John Brennan I know I frequently take the cautious stance, but we need a serious public discussion about the use of drones and oversight of the use of drones, both domestic… Continue reading

Photographers’ Rights

From Bert P. Krages II’s web site: As the flyer states, there are not very many legal restrictions on what can be photographed when in public view. Most attempts at restricting photography are done by lower-level security and law enforcement officials acting way beyond their authority. Note that neither the Patriot Act nor the Homeland Security Act have any provisions… Continue reading

Safely Home but Hating Travel More than Ever

This trip, unlike any of my other travels around the world, was not without some rather anxious moments. I’m glad to be home. I think. I read in CNN this morning that Thailand has declared a state of emergency after the protesters stormed parliament yesterday. While I was in Bangkok, the protests were peaceful. I really have no idea what… Continue reading

In Piedmont Park

A friend and I had just eaten at one of my favorite mom and pop restaurants that has been in the family for over 60 years now, The Silver Grill, a meat and three veggies on the cheap. After dinner we decided to take a walk through Piedmont Park since the weather was really nice for July. We came across… Continue reading

Once Again!

Simply incredulous! The Bush administration is seeking to obtain the authority to delay the November election because of possible terrorist threats. No specifics are given, well, they never are–just words like bad, massive, etc. His administration loves colors too: red, orange! Reminds me of Pavlov’s dogs and bells. Show the color and the nation is supposed to salivate for the… Continue reading