Dirty cops

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110608/us_nm/us_newyork_nypdsentence

There's something interesting when hearing about dirty cops.  It's not the fact that it simply deals with a crime, but more importantly a question of infrastructure.  Police serve a function for the public that is in a position of unique authority: the ability to personally limit one's liberty when necessary.  Such authority is kept in check by protocol and such, but it's really the acceptance by society that the job deserves our faith.  Unfortunately, taking advantage of this good faith is what allows an abuse of power.

The importance of dreams

This post is a little rant unconcerned with the news or real events.  It's real life stuff, nonetheless, even if it talks about dreams.