the freedom from information act

let’s see… what are we fighting for over in iraq again? oh yeah… reason #47: a free and democratic country for the iraqis! modeled after our own shining example, no doubt. which makes it a bit odd that our honorable servicemen over there are getting the chinese democracy treatment when it comes to internet access. apparently only tripe like the incoherent, uninformed, hate-filled ramblings of michelle malkin and hugh hewitt is deemed acceptable. those damn “liberal” blogs (you know, sites like this that shine a harsh spotlight on the truth about this administration’s lies and incompetence) on the other hand… well, that’s where the whole freedom thing falls apart. not only are the troops not allowed to view these sites, they’re threatened when they try to access them. seriously.