Windypundit

Classical liberalism, criminal laws, the war on drugs, economics, free speech, technology, photography, sex work, cats, and whatever else comes to mind.

Year: 2005

  • The Full Frame Myth

    Over in the Digital Photography Review Forums, some people are badmouthing the Nikon D200 camera because it’s not full frame. What they mean is that, like most Digital SLR cameras, the sensor isn’t as large as the standard 35mm frame size used in a film camera. I’ve only been learning about photogaphy for about a… Read more

  • Overcriminalization Watch

    Mike has an Overcriminalization Watch posting at Crime & Federalism listing a few minor ethical lapses that could (at least in theory) be charged as federal crimes under the mail and wire fraud laws. For example, this: using your cell phone (or sending an e-mail) to call in sick for work when you’re not really… Read more

  • Why I Want a Nikon D200 – Part 2

    In my previous post on this subject, I explained a few of the major design features that make DSLR cameras better than point-and-shoot cameras (even the expensive ones). These include a larger image sensor, interchangeable lenses, and a through-the-lens viewfinder. All these features make DSLR cameras larger and more expensive than many point-and-shoot cameras, which… Read more

  • The War On Sick People Continues

    Just spotted this example of screwed-up priorities over at The Agitator: Federal drug agents fanned out across San Diego on Monday, clamping down on medical marijuana dispensaries that had been doling out marijuana to sick and dying patients. I realize that even though medical marijuana is legal in the state of California, it’s still illegal… Read more

  • Seen This Robber Before?

    Seen this guy before? The folks at the 7111 W. Foster branch of Liberty Bank for Savings apparently have. The FBI thinks he robbed them back on August 22nd and then again on November 28th, both Mondays. Read more