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September 22, 2007

Homeland Security Blanket

Pretty, and more than a bit silly.

Posted on September 22, 2007 at 11:08 AM • 9 Comments • View Blog Reactions

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Comments

Hey, that looks practical too! It could most probably be used to "seal windows and doors" in the event of an emergency, as our glorious Administration once recommended.

Posted by: X the Unknown at September 22, 2007 11:50 AM

With graded filling for your comfort and peace of mind: finest eiderdown at the 'Low' end, right up to the ultra-secure 'Severe' stuffing of orthopaedically certified lead bricks. Dynamically adjust your child's night-time protection to meet the nebulous threats posed to our country by the shadowy forces of evil!

Posted by: Davy H. at September 22, 2007 1:24 PM

Bruce: Here's a story on the abuse of a government database by a DHS employee.
http://www.informationweek.com/management/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=2JKEWH2QWZ4OEQSNDLQSKH0CJUNN2JVN?articleID=201807903

Posted by: Anonymous at September 22, 2007 2:07 PM

To correct myself, it's a DHS database, the employee worked at Commerce. He tracked the movement of an ex-girlfriend using TECS.

Posted by: Anonymous at September 22, 2007 2:11 PM

I rather prefer my Don't Panic Towel.
http://www.towel.org.uk/index.php/The_Don't_Panic_Towel

Posted by: A non E Mouse at September 22, 2007 5:31 PM

Well, if you sew you'll have a lot of scraps. This looks like a clever way to make some money on them. Good for the maker!

Posted by: Frances at September 23, 2007 9:06 PM

And there I thought it was bad to apply blanket security measures.. how wrong was I.. ;)

Posted by: Woo at September 24, 2007 1:35 AM

If it were true to life, it would simply be orange...