Uneasy Rhetoric

“Privacy” is the big word these days. As the world becomes more interconnected, identity theft increases, and the ability to find or track anyone, anywhere in cyber- or meatspace grows, we are becoming more concerned about privacy. And yet, as our voices over privacy violations grow louder, so does out willingness to put [...]

WordPress is, as usual, on the ball with their security, issuing a new release of the software in light of a security flaw.
Generally, I don’t find upgrading these minor versions to be extremely difficult, but it is onerous. I have to backup my database, backup my files, turn off my plugins which breaks my [...]

For those who are interested in today’s Supreme Court decision to allow municipalities to claim land through eminent domain for redevelopment purposes, the decision is here (pdf) (Kelo vs. New London, 04-108, June 23, 2005).
I’m not going to comment on this until I’ve had a chance to read the decision. I think I may [...]

California High School Conservative writes a very astute rebuttal to those who are trying to argue that Santa Barbara County should be split into two counties because the halves are just so different.
The High School Conservative is obviously politically opposite from me, but his observation gets at the core of something I believe. At [...]

That time of year in Congress now behold,
When Flag and Independence day come near,
Our many fearless lawmakers so bold,
Do pass a flag desecration amendment.
(Apologies to Shakespeare)
The last time I saw an American flag burning anywhere but on television, I was enjoying a beer outside the Student Union in college (it’s been a long time). [...]