Senator Hillary Clinton has officially begun her campaign for the 2008 presidential election, by attacking "the simulation of lewd sexual acts" in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. In a much-publicized letter to the Federal Trade Commission, Senator Clinton condemned the game, and requested an investigation into whether GTA's video game rating should be changed from Mature (age 17+) to Adults Only (age 18+).

Senator Clinton also said she was introducing legislation to impose a $5000 fine on retailers who sell adult-rated video games to minors.

The letter to the FTC and the corresponding bill are an attempt to court religious conservatives, who typically vote republican. By appealing to the "Family Values" sensibilities of the right, the Senator hopes to pull a few more percentage points in her favor for the election. She is already guaranteed to have 99% of the liberal vote in the next election, regardless of her actions between now and then, and with the few points gained by championing the traditional republican "family values" platform, she is already very close to ensuring her presidency.

CNN has also officially backed Mrs. Clinton as their candidate of choice, by giving the story long legs on both their television network and their website.

Look for other well-publicized statements from Senator Clinton in the coming months, that relate to traditionally conservative issues. My prediction is that Hillary commandeers Nancy Reagan's "Say 'No' to drugs" campaign. She will propose legislation increasing the penalties for drug pushers who target children, or operate near schools. Senator Clinton's advisors are still trying to determine the optimal time to release her statement.

Meanwhile, "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" is assurred of becoming one of the best-selling video games in history thanks to the additional publicity, and minors everywhere can rest assurred that they will have a very good chance of getting to see the before-mentioned lewd sexual acts. But, that is a secondary matter. Objective: achieved. Nicely played, Hillary.

Read more about the story on CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/07/15/senate.videogame.reut/index.html

I'm so tired and overworked. So much to do, and so little time. I have friends I want to see, and family I want to spend time with, but so very much work to do. I can't keep up with everything. I'm sure this is why I'm having trouble sleeping.

It's tough keeping my mind clear when I work too much, which is why I try to break it up whenever I can by reading or riding my bike. Of course, since I have so many family obligations during the day, I have to wait until everyone is sleeping until I can do those things.

I love riding my bike in the dark. It may be dangerous, since I don't wear reflectors and usually never wear a helmet unless my kids are awake to see me, but it's fun! It's so peaceful...crickets chirping, wind rustling through the trees...with only the moon to light my way. It's a great distraction from the work. The only thing I worry about is that I'll become lost in my thoughts and ride head-on into a parked car.

The book I'm reading now is a Sherlock Holmes mystery named "The Sign of Four". Arthur Conan Doyle was a genius...I absolutely love his writing style, and there is something very comforting in these stories. I have a copy of "The Complete Sherlock Holmes", so before too long I'll have read them all. If you have any suggestions for the next book I should read, please let me know!

I am watching the movie 'Saw'

I'm writing a tool for my web site to allow my clients to spell check their posts on the bulletin board. Seems like a fun project. I never thought it would be necessary, but a couple of the women on the board are completely embarrassed by their spelling ability, and DEMAND a spell checker!

Give the public what they want, I always say.

I just hope it doesn't take too long...I've got a business to build!