So now our politicians have us debating the merits of the french and what to called fried potatoes

All the while they've passed legislation that allows the FBI to access your library records without probable cause, petitioning a public court, and its a felony if anybody notifies you about the breach of your privacy its a felony. Among other gems . . .

I don't understand why Americans spend they're precious time on such inane issues, yet avoid meaningful debate about real issues . . .