Reason 473 for not having Real ID

Because it’s this easy to fuck up.
A network administrator has locked up a multimillion dollar computer system for San Francisco that handles sensitive data and is refusing to give police the password, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday.
The employee, 43-year-old Terry Childs, was arrested Sunday. He gave some passwords to police, which did not work, [...]

My husband’s job is soon to be obsolete

Found this article via reason’s hit&run. Apparently, TN LEOs think themselves doctors and their counterpart and are administering meds that most people have to give consent to have in a hospital setting.
…Metro police have had the option of calling for a needle loaded with a strong sedative to control the most unruly people [...]

A shock bracelet with your seat assignment

Raw Story has news footage discussing DHS interest in electronic bracelets for airline travel.
It was recently reported that the Department of Homeland Security has expressed interest in “safety bracelets” for air travelers that would include personal information and would not only track the wearer but also be capable of remotely delivering a taser-like shock.
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In other words, you’re fucked

Here’s some dismal shit to wake to. Hope you’re not hungover- you might try to OD on a pain reliever. I’m not a doc but the Rx for this might just be a razor blade coated with cocaine.
Some humor from CSM: FSM knows that we’ll need some fun after that round [...]

Unlocked doors may save windows (if you’re responsible)

When I moved to Dallas from New Orleans, everybody used to flip that I’d leave my car unlocked. I always thought it smarter to keep my car somewhat empty of valuables and unlocked in order to save a window in the event of petty theft. You’re already violated when somebody decides to rob [...]