Surgically Implanted Body Bomb Threat Should Not Be News

This big news today was the Department of Homeland Security's announcement that terrorists are considering surgically implanting bombs to evade airport security measures imposed by the United States. It is good that Homeland Security is thinking ahead and anticipating potential threats, but why are they just now waking up to this very real threat?

In 2006, Colombian smugglers were caught smuggling surgically implanted heroin inside of live puppies. If the drug smugglers thought of implanting drugs inside of animals, is it not completely logical that suicide bombers would think to implant bombs inside of their own bodies? After all, if the bomber is going to blow up himself anyway, why should we think he would have any reservations about having the bomb implanted? People routinely get breast implants, butt implants, pectoral implants, etc. just to look good. A bomb could easily be implanted and concealed with similar surgeries. If a terrorist is dedicated enough to die just for a chance to kill others, having a bomb implanted is a relatively small sacrifice to make.

Also, what is the big concern with surgically implanted bombs all of a sudden? Smugglers have been swallowing and smuggling drugs for decades. The terrorists could use the "swallow and smuggle" method as well. Of course, there are other body cavities such as rectums and vaginas that could be used to conceal bombs.  Body bombs are a threat, and they have been since criminals figured out the human body is a pretty effective place to hide contraband.

Here is the alarming part. If a suicide bomber chooses to place a bomb inside of his (or her) body, the TSA's current security procedures are unlikely to detect the bomb. So, what does this mean? We will either continue along with the TSA's current methods of performing security theater to appease the public, or the TSA will become even more invasive in its searches of innocent citizens.

Right now, the TSA is just looking under our clothes. Next, they are going to want to look under our skin. Do not be surprised if, in the near future, the TSA wants to X-ray people before each flight. Sure, that will involve very unhealthy doses of radiation, but we will not have to worry about it long, because the TSA will convince us they came up with a way to make the radiation safe. If that sounds hard to believe, just look at all of the airline passengers marching through those radiation-based full-body scanners. A logical person would assume all of those repeated exposures to radiation might pose some considerable health risks, but the TSA tells us there is no reason to worry, and most of us believe them.

Homeland Security Seizing Domains Without Trial

The Department of Homeland Security has chosen to seize many domain names with little or no warning. The site seized by the Department of Homeland Security include sites that help people download torrents for copyrighted material, such as movies and music. The seized sites also include those that deal in suspected counterfeit designer goods like purses and watches.

The sites were simply seized without a trial, and this should horrify business owners. Apparently, if the Department of Homeland Security thinks your business aids people in acquiring counterfeit or pirated goods, Homeland Security can simply take your domain, essentially putting you out of business.

There is something even more terrifying to consider here. The practice of seizing domain names without a trial could be used to infringe on the First Amendment. Imagine if an online news site posts a video, photo, audio clip, or passage of text and the Department of Homeland Security thinks the owner of the domain posted the copyrighted content without proper permission. What is to stop the Department of Homeland Security from simply seizing the domain of the suspected site?

Imagine if the Department of Homeland Security decided to shut down sites that are critical of the government. All they would have to do is browse the site, find some piece of copyrighted content that appears to be used without proper permission, and seize the domain without a trail. This would allow the Department of Homeland Security to effectively shut down almost any site. Even if a site had proper permission to display every piece of its content, it would not matter. Since there does not need to be a trail, the owner of the Web site would not get a chance to defend itself, and the Department of Homeland Security could simply shut it down. The Department of Homeland Security effectively now has the power to eliminate free speech on the Internet.

When the Department of Homeland Security was created, we were told it was to protect us from terrorists and foreign invaders. How exactly is shutting down suspected torrent trackers and sellers of counterfeit goods protecting us from terrorists? The Department of Homeland Security is completely out of control. Today it is torrent trackers and counterfeit purse sellers. Who will be next?

For your reference, below is a list of the domain names currently known to have already been seized by the Department of Homeland Security. Certainly, many, many more will follow.



2009jerseys.com
51607.com
amoyhy.com
b2corder.com
bishoe.com
borntrade.com
borntrade.net
boxedtvseries.com
boxset4less.com
boxsetseries.com
burberryoutletshop.com
cartoon77.com
cheapscarfshop.com
coachoutletfactory.com
dajaz1.com
discountscarvesonsale.com
dvdcollectionsale.com
dvdcollects.com
dvdorderonline.com
dvdprostore.com
dvdscollection.com
dvdsetcollection.com
dvdsetsonline.com
dvdsuperdeal.com
eluxury-outlet.com
getdvdset.com
gofactoryoutlet.com
golfstaring.com
golfwholesale18.com
handbag9.com
handbagcom.com
handbagspop.com
icqshoes.com
ipodnanouk.com
jersey-china.com
jerseyclubhouse.com
jordansbox.com
lifetimereplicas.com
louis-vuitton-outlet-store.com
lv-outlets.com
lv-outlets.net
lv-outletstore.com
massnike.com
merrytimberland.com
mycollects.com
mydreamwatches.com
mygolfwholesale.com
newstylerolex.com
nfljerseysupply.com
nibdvd.com
odvdo.com
oebags.com
onsmash.com
overbestmall.com
rapgodfathers.com
realtimberland.com
rmx4u.com
scarfonlineshop.com
scarfviponsale.com
shawls-store.com
silkscarf-shop.com
silkscarfonsale.com
skyergolf.com
sohob2b.com
sohob2c.com
storeofeast.com
stuff-trade.com
sunglasses-mall.com
sunogolf.com
tbl-sports.com
throwbackguy.com
tiesonsale.com
timberlandlike.com
topabuy.com
torrent-finder.com
usaburberryscarf.com
usaoutlets.net

Census Worker Beats and Rapes Handicapped Woman

In Indiana, a volunteer Census worker, Daniel Miller, is being accused of breaking into a house he had previously visited on his Census rounds. In the house, he allegedly raped a beat a 21-year old handicapped woman. He probably gained knowledge of the handicapped woman while he was conducting a Census interview.

This is the fault of the Census Bureau. They are collecting information not required by the US Constitution. Collecting all of this extra information creates a need for lengthy interviews and visits to the interiors of people's homes. If the Census were just asking for a simple count of people as mandated by the Constitution, these interviews could be conducted in seconds at the door of the residence, by simply asking a homeowner one question: How many people live at this residence?

TSA Employee Plants Fake Drugs on Passenger as a Joke

University of Michigan student, Rebecca Solomon, had a joke played on her as she was boarding a flight at the Philadelphia International Airport. As she was going through security, one of the Transportation Security Administration screeners, presented a small plastic bag of white powder and questioned her about it. When Solomon appeared to be sufficiently terrified, the unnamed TSA screener let her off the hook and let her in on the joke. Needless to say, Rebecca Solomon was quite shaken by the incident. The TSA joker is no longer working for the TSA.

Okay, so this was just a joke, but this shows what sort of people are working at the TSA. These jokers have tremendous authority and the power to destroy people's lives, and they are not necessarily responsible, rational people. What if the plastic bag had contained explosive material or drugs? What if this warped TSA screener just wanted to see someone go to jail for his own amusement? If he was sadistic enough to play a joke like this, maybe he could be sadistic enough to go further. Who knows how warped this TSA guy may be?

Well, maybe this explains how all of the terrorists are getting through security with explosives and weapons. We, the law-abiding citizens, are standing in long lines, holding our shoes, being treated like criminals, and getting felt up by frisky security guards while these TSA losers are goofing around, and letting the terrorists sneak onto the plane with exploding underwear.

So, we have all of this great security. It does not seem to be making us much safer. The only thing it seems to be accomplishing is making life more difficult for normal, non-violent citizens. The TSA should be ashamed of the people they employ, the way they abuse their power to violate the privacy of innocent people, and the terrible job they are doing protecting this country.

Homeland Security Considers Veterans Potential Terrorists

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, a woman who is eerily similar to former Attorney General Janet Reno, is standing behind a controversial Homeland Security report it recently sent out to law enforcement offices. In the document, "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment," Homeland Security wants law enforcement to watch certain Americans who it perceives as domestic terrorist threats. If you are against abortion, support immigration controls, etc., Homeland Security considers you a possible right-wing extremist and potential terrorist.

The Homeland Security report also identifies veterans as potential domestic terrorists. These brave veterans have gone overseas and risked their lives to serve this country. The Department of Homeland Security now intends to thank them for their service by spying them in case they decide to become terrorists and attack the country they once defended.