I'm Not Dead

But you'd never know it by reading this blog, eh?

To Whom It May Concern

The recent use of AIT and pat-downs has raised a serious concern for me as an airline customer. The level of invasion dictated by these procedures does not provide an acceptable increase in my personal security in exchange. Further, my inability to opt out of both procedures without incurring a fine makes it impossible for me to stand up for my rights as an American citizen. How can we, as a nation, not see how personal privacy is violated, victims of sexual crimes are harassed, and religious persons are told that their God doesn't exist at TSA checkpoints?

Regrettably, my family and I find that we may be forced to find alternative means of transportation if these invasive measures are not removed. As airline customers, it is these companies that will ultimately suffer the long-term effects of the TSA chasing Rights-defending Americans out of the skies. I have sought to add my voice to other groups who also find TSA to be violating my rights and will continue to do so. What I hope to learn is what are airlines doing to defend the rights of their customers? Are there groups that the airlines are referring their customers to? And are there alternatives that the public is not being made aware of?

Sincerely,
Gregory Cox

Happiness is...

Getting sealed in the Boise, ID LDS Temple to my amazing wife on December 28th, 2010!!!



We got the last signature from the Stake President last night, so there's nothing left but to get to our date!

Say Hello To Our New Puppy

Xyphoid? Wasn't that the guy from Hitchhiker's Guide To The Universe?

More great observations, lessons, and whatnot can be found at Saving the World.

Summer 2010

With a few weeks off from school this summer, my wife and I drove... a lot. In fact, this much:

I don't recommend that many miles in five weeks to anyone, but we did have a ton of fun. Though we are somewhat terrible picture takers, we did get some from Boulder, CO.

While there we got to see a lot of my old haunts, a few friends, and the Pearl Street Mall.

Along the way, we put the car over the 100,000 mile mark.

The place seemed somewhat apropos give the dozens of times that I have seem this mile post over the course of that 100,000 miles.

Through the whole of the trip, we got to see a lot of friends, both mine and my wife's families, and just generally enjoy a lack of schedule for 5 weeks. So, nothing terribly exciting, but a really good break from the mental exercise that is the first year of medical school. Oh, and for those interested, I did shave the osteo-stache.

Viva La Osteo-stache

By way of explanation: apparently the second year students at ATSU have been growing osteo-staches as part of the festivities in welcoming in the new first years. Apparently I decided to join in.

Ever Wonder What Med Students Do For Fun?

Hey look, more studying!

A Good Use Of Five Minutes

For The Geeks In The Crowd

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