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Public officials flunk civil rights test

Reporters from 30 Florida newspapers tested what happens when regular citizens legally request information such as phone logs from local officials. Public employees did everything from lying to threatening the requisitioner. Best excuse: "He could have been a terrorist. We have to ensure the safety of the children."

Link to this entry Posted on 2/8/04; 12:23:03 PM

NYT sprinkles holy water on open networks

Lead item in The Ethicist column in this week's NYT Magazine:

I accidentally discovered that the wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) card in my laptop lets me access the Web in my apartment. Clearly a neighbor has set up an access point with a signal strong enough to reach my kitchen. I use the Internet at home only to check e-mail, which will not affect my neighbor's usage. Can I use his signal? Should I offer to pay part of his monthly charge?

Link to this entry Posted on 2/8/04; 11:14:21 AM

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