Yet more proof that the feds are wasting time instead of fighting terrorism: Our U.S. postal service (the people whose response to Anthrax contamination of their facilities was to immediately send a piece of mail to everyone) is now wasting time prosecuting a South Carolina college student for allegedly selling used underwear on a web site. (via Reason)
This federal crime could earn her five years in prison or a quarter million dollar fine. On the other hand, if she had sold actual sex instead of panties, she would probably spend only a few days in lockup.