What a time to be in library and information sciences!

So much is happening right now in medical informatics! This Washington Post link is just one example of how those of us in "library school" will impact your privacy over the next few years. It's a good thing we are an altruistic bunch who love children and bunnies and think your privacy should be consideration numero uno. If we're the ones designing the systems, the senate won't have to worry about their willingness to cut corners.

Shame on those senators who would sell out your medical records for a few bucks from a business interest. (Yeah, as if they aren't going to hell already). I do love that we have truly reached the Orwellian age when the "Confidentiality Coalition" includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield and their spokeswoman says "We want to make sure that privacy provisions don't become a barrier..." It's kind of like, "I believe in the First Amendment, but..."