The radar in the driverless car would be an awesome safety feature to add to any car. I heard an interview on NPR where they said their car could see what people couldn't--- the radar picks up reflections off the pavement, and can "see through" the trucks they're following.

That's scary, ignorant! It's like saying that since we can replace a heart, we shouldn't research heart disease!

The "secret evidence" laws predate the GWB administration. I'm no legal expert, but I believe it's all tied up in how the FISA court was put together.

It's a pretty frightening idea that you can be convicted without ever knowing what laws you've broken.