This is right up there with the laws the liquor distributors have rammed through in MA to keep their middleman system going.

I was just following orders! Great excuse, didn't work during some famous trials.

Yes the law should be changed but cops are expected to use judgement also.

Waiting for the drone communications jammers to start coming out. Drone isn't very useful without a communications link.

"Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix." - Harry Truman

What was the worry? You would've just respawned in a few anyway.

"Can you hear me now? Goooooddddddd!........"

"Sorry I revealed your dirty laundry and forced you to admit the truth."

In light of his solitary confinement abuse and who knows what else I'll take his statement with a grain of salt. The government's track record for torture and abuse isn't that good.

If you live in the northeast check out: Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston

This was my first thought when I saw the headline. The marketing works!

But...but...it is so we can fight those evil commies.

The US is like a billionaire who can't find enough ways to blow their money.

So this is their solution? I'm pretty sure those sys admins were there for a reason. Sort of like chopping off your head to cure headaches. Technically, yes, you got rid of the headaches.

Message #1: "Scratch my nose"
Message #2: "Shoot me"

Sorry if you don't like my reasons but they are shared with many people. It is telling that as soon as they get meat like chicken or beef people who otherwise eat insects (and there aren't that many that do it with any regularity) immediately switch over. You seem to be taking this WAY too personally.

I think you pretty much nailed it here. With bigger animals like cows and even shrimp you can separate the meat from the shell, with insects you can't. Insect exoskeletons also frequently come with spiny legs, thoraxes, etc, not the most pleasant things to have in your mouth or try to swallow.

Supposedly roasting insects and grubs makes the interiors firmer and less gooey. As far as taste goes it is telling that advocates always (for instances) promote chili powder covered or chocolate dipped insects. Even they can't handle eating bugs as they are.

There is also the issue of disease and parasites. I'm not sure you can clean insect bodies off as thoroughly as you could, say, a lobster. With beef you are taking meat that hasn't been exposed to the environment unlike insect bodies. With insects you are also eating the contents of their digestive tracts.