Risky Business

Dear Nation,

Im writing this letter because i think there are some things we need to address as we embark on the portentous term of the recently elected Barack Obama. There is extremely too much unnecessary information being broadcast about the president, his where-abouts, and his environment. I think it's all wonderful that everyone is so excited about the incoming president, but some information is unnecessary and frankly could be a bit detrimental to his health, in a major way.

As soon as Obama was elected there were reports on the internet that divulged his code name as well as those of his family members used by the secret service. Now, take a moment to see if you can find any civilian that knows the name that was used for W over the last 8 years or even 4 if you want to break up the terms. Although its a useful jeopordy question, we do not need to be informed of this. As the coverage for the inauguration intensifies they have willingly reported what hotel Barack was staying in as he waits for the vacancy to open in the White House and essentially what floor. Media has laid out his entire agenda for the weekend where he was going to be and at what time, but not necessarily for events. They've outlined his train ride through each and every stop, what time he should be passing through certain cities and what time he should be picking up Joe Biden and when he will be arriving in D.C. We know that he has a blackberry, heck they minus well give us his passcode. I don't know if his car has been sold through an auction yet but as of a day or so ago it was certainly available. It has reached a point where enough is enough. A year ago half of the population couldn't even tell you where Camp David is located.

Perhaps the most dubious information is the diagram above: why is this information pertinent for us civilians, we really don't need to know. I would rather us not know to be honest. We know everything about his car including what areas are vulnerable and what to expect if when you target any area. They have outlined the capabilities of the car and so forth. The media has turned into Detective and Investigator USA. The diagram even shows where he sits, maybe im too cautious but i doubt it. I am not a pessimistic person, however pragmatism is my specialty. I wish the best for our president but everyone doesn't echo the same sentiment. The thinkers reading this letter are going to ask themselves why would he repost the diagram if he is so concerned, if they didn't catch it on the major media outlets that reported it then they sure as heck won't catch it on the 'sofa. But don't get it twisted there is a strong readership here, plus we are civil people over here.

As the letter comes to a close, i just want you to think about what we are doing amidst our zeal. Sometimes we get too excited and we need to calm down and tone down our exposure