Nanny State

Cars

Feds Propose Backup Camera Mandate By 2014

4:39AM December 4, 2010 | Ray Wert

The U.S. government proposed a new mandate today requiring backup cameras on all new vehicles by 2014. It’s the latest front in Ray LaHood‘s war to protect us from ourselves. You know what else works? Paying attention. [AP] More »


Entertainment

All R-Rated Films To Be Treated Like Porn In South Australia

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1:30PM January 13, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Maybe all lazy parents should move to South Australia, because everyone’s favourite state government seems to want to do all your parenting for you. The South Australian government is now enforcing a law that requires all R-rated films for sale or hire to be segregated from all other movies of a lower rating. Not only that, but advertising R-rated films will also be illegal. More »


Geek Out

Britain Putting CCTV Cameras In Homes To Make Sure Kids Do Their Homework

12:20AM August 4, 2009 | Adam Frucci

Thousands of “the worst families in England” are being put in “sin bins,” or subsidised housing outfitted with closed-circuit cameras. The cameras will be used to ensure that children do their homework and go to bed on time. Holy shit. More »