Ports for Porn - Using Firewalls to Block Porn

vicpylon writes "A Utah businessman and his non-profit organization wants to limit pornography to certain ports in the TCP/IP protocol. He is literally suggesting legislatively restricting porn sites to certain ports, so that the "offensive" content is easier to block. This is not workable on so many levels that it is laughable. International adult sites not subject to US laws, proxy servers, enforcement issues all leap to my tired mind as major flaws in his plan. He is lobbying congress, so do not be surprised to see this discussed by some headline grabbing politico. "

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Senate leverages passport for terrorists

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Senator S.T.Upid yesterday announced his move to more effeciently battle terrorists. In an interview he told us that his plan is simple, yet efficient. Terrorists, or people striving to make a career in that area, will need to register with the authorities, before they can start working. The hightech passport will get an RFID chip that uniquely identifies the terrorist and his particular area of expertise. With this new technique it will be possible to immediately identify any criminal throughout the world. "Consider the implications when the officer at the border just has to look at the passport and KNOW for sure that this guy is a terrorist. No collateral damages anymore, because he can be absolutely sure about it. No need for jails or annyoing investigation, you can execute him on the spot." the senator says. According to the senator, when this new technique proved itself in the field, there are already plans to broaden the passport to common criminals as well.