More Evidence We Should Cut California Off

The Berkeley City Council will consider a resolution that would declare the Army private suspected of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks a hero and call for his release.

The council plans a vote Tuesday on the resolution in support of Pfc. Bradley Manning, who is being held in a military brig in Virginia. A city commission already has approved it.

Bob Meola, who authored the resolution, tells the San Francisco Chronicle that Manning is a patriot who deserves a medal.

Federal officials have criticized the leaks, saying they could endanger lives.

Leaders of the famously left-leaning city have weighed in on controversial national issues before, including votes to advise that a Marine recruitment office wasn't welcome downtown and to force local compliance with United Nations human rights treaties.

61% Oppose New Airport Security Measures

Sixty-one percent of likely voters oppose the newly enhanced security measures at the airports and also found that 48% said they would probably seek alternatives to flying because of the new measures. 

For the sake of those of us that have no choice but to fly, I hope that the knuckleheads don't refuse the pat downs and TSA personnel doesn't unnecessarily grope. Have you seen those people?