People don't think things through. If they don't want their kids looking at porn, they think there should be a law restricting access. They don't see the impact this has on our founding values. It would be analgous to saying "I am not hungry so no one else should eat." Taken to the extreme we all become robots living within a very restricted realm. Hell, it has already gotten so bad that I am scared to death that I'll get arrested when I take my kid out for a cup of coffee. Who knows what person I may offend with my "morally unacceptable behavior"? Will I get arrested? Will child services take the kid away? It has become bloated and stupid.

I am a mechanical engineer, but I really admire Jefferson. There are two creeds I live by (1) Question authority! and (2) Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it. I think Jefferson followed both of these ideals.

WRT skiing, I live in Golden, CO so I have quick access to all the Colorado skiing. I didn't learn until I was 30, but I have a blast with it. It is the most amazing thing. The snow has been fantastic this year!