So, I'm a Little Delayed In This....

Disturbing trends for anyone who travels internationally...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/01/AR2008080103030.html?nav=rss_technology

The Orwellian Department of Homeland Security claims that it can indefinitely confiscate laptops and iPods from law abiding citizens without any provocation or justification. The Department "clarified" their policies after several business travelers started asking the press why Homeland Security was fiddling with their laptops and PDAs for months on end.

Also, http://consumerist.com/5032083/homeland-security-we-can-detain-your-laptop-indefinitely-without-cause