In a world of computers and the Internet, lack of privacy is rapidly becoming an immeasurable concern. Underestimation of the Internet as a dangerous resource is commonly apparent, as is the ignorance of an unlawful breach of privacy resulting from a bipolar hope of convenience and safety. I would v...

In 1948, George Orwell wrote a book with spine tingling insights into the future, 1984. This book did quite a number on the literate world. Many people read this book and became fearful of the year, 1984, when the government would take control of everything, including people's thou...

"The detentions from the beginning have been veiled in secrecy. This decision will help to lift that veil so ... at least we can put names to prisoners' faces, and the families will know if their loved ones have been arrested." - Curt Goering. Although this may sound like some fascist, 1984 Orwell...

Did you know that you\'ve probably committed a computer crime, and might not even have known? In fact, you really don\'t have to know much about computers to commit a computer crime. Did you know every time you burn a CD you are committing a crime; or when you cut and paste a picture of text from th...

Our country, one of the most liberal around the globe, prides itself on the rights that each individual is granted upon birth. As citizens of the United States we often overlook the rare personal freedom that we are granted upon birth. As we turn the calendar onto another century we continue to grow...

The patriot act as a document is appalling in its entirety. However to discuss the document and what is wrong with it, in its entirety, would take fifty pages. I have decided to discuss one specific provision, discuss its impact and suggest an alternative provision. In the wake of the September 11th...

Internet CensorshipIn the 1960's, the internet was established for the United States government to serve as a way for the armed forces to communicate. In the 1980's, the government expanded its use to the public. In the 1990's, use of the internet spread into schools and homes all across the count...

Our life and the lives of the people we love is, and always will be the most important part of our existence as human creatures. We are mammals, we are animals just like the tiger that wonders through the pasture, the elephant who stampedes a heard of zebra, and the whale that gracefully glides thou...