jg, the story of the university president is fascinating. It would make a great novel. It reminds me of the movie _Damage_ with Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche (also based on a novel).

LA Renter, I agree with you. In my opinion, the Patriot Act is leading us down the path to a military government (aka fascism). The price of liberty is that we have some prostitution, some drugs, some crime, and yes, some terrorism. I would rather have that kind of liberty than a world where every action is scrutinized and examined in the name of security.