The Police State
Do We Live in a Police State?
In the modern United States, federal laws are now so numerous and written so broadly and vaguely, that it is nearly impossible to make it through the day without breaking at least one of them.
Whatever Happened to Peace Officers?
Without market competition and discipline, government has no idea what people really want. Police services are no exception.
What Happened to “Peace” Officers?
Today the old moniker of peace officer has been almost eliminated in popular usage, replaced by “police officer” or the more in vogue “law enforcement officer.”
Government Policing Does Not Mix Well With Private Security
When government police fail to provide adequate protection, people turn to private security.
The NSA and Its “Compliance Problems”
The NSA admits it has “compliance problems” with the law, yet faces few sanctions.
Four Centuries of Surveillance: From Privy Councils to FISA Courts
The purpose of this postal monopoly was to enable officials to read the letters of private citizens.
Civilization Means Privacy
Ayn Rand put things best: "Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy."
Internet Fascism and the Surveillance State
The actions of US companies that have cooperated in the NSA’s mass surveillance operations calls into question the “private” status of these companies.
The Ethics of State Secrecy
The actual purpose of Congressional oversight committees is to create a channel to divert and trap would-be whistleblowers.