Moon the balloon!

This is a hoot! What with Homeland Security doing really bizarre things, this can be added to the list. No-fly travel lists, with people on it who have done nothing wrong, and security measures that do not make sense, this takes the cake.

TheStar.com | Canada | Cheeky Sarnians to ask Americans to butt out

Source: www.thestar.com

Sarnia residents are planning a cheeky protest against an American electronic systems provider that's testing its newest technology – an 18-metre-long balloon equipped with a surveillance camera – on their city from across the border.

CTV.ca | Balloon near border raises privacy concerns

Source: www.ctv.ca

It's not often that a balloon makes people feel uncomfortable. But the inflatable aircraft that has been floating above the St. Clair River in recent weeks, across the border from Sarnia, Ont., is no ordinary balloon.