In today's posting on insidehighered.com, a sensational story to say the least, and if true, clear evidence of abuse of civil liberties which will have a chilling effect on the academic community and beyond. For the full story, "Big Brother, `Little Red Book'" see the link below:
http://insidehighered.com/...
Update: This story now proven to be a hoax. See link below. I'll admit to being taken in as well, but also was a little bit suspicious. It's a cautionary tale of for the times.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/12/24/31717/786