Saturday assorted links

1. How secure is biometric identification?

2. Henry on the national anthem.

3. “Canada MPs to loosen penalties for drunks in kayaks.”  That said, “Drinking while flying a hovercraft would remain an offence.”  Do note that “An estimated 40% of the boating-related accidents in Canada involve alcohol consumption as a factor.”

4. Matt Levine on “Insider Tainting,” and other matters.

5. Hand, lion’s den, scale matters.