Written by: Beck

First, from Samizdata, the Smokers Liberation Front. I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry--how bizarre (and sad) it is that persecution of smokers has reached a point where such an organization could even be contemplated.

From Q&O, a link to the Institute for Justice listing new property seizures being launched since the Kelo decision came down. The list is long and, frankly, rather frightening. It would appear that a decision like Kelo was all that a whole host of politicians were waiting for prior to descending upon their citizens' property like a horde of locusts.

Concern over potential FEC regulation of internet speech, some blogs are declaring themselves to be online magazines. I can't say that I blame them. Meanwhile, other blogs defiantly continue to call themselves blogs. And most blogs haven't the faintest idea what's going on out there and couldn't give a rat's ass regardless. As for INCITE? Still a blog, baby.

Finally, Vice Squad--a great blog and long time favorite of mine--has switched into "semi-dormant mode." That's bad news. The good news, though, is that they're able to report in their penultimate post that victory has been achieved in the War on Drugs.