Second to only watching the Colbert Report, of course. The US State Department may consider opening up a branch in Second Life, particularly surround Karen Hughes, the Secretary of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. That means that Second Lifers can visit the State Department regarding issues the government is actively engaged in, for example, issues surrounding the handicapped.

Although this is a great concept, it seems strange that subscribers to Second Life be the only "people" to participate directly with the government. There are plenty of other online outlets that haven't been saturated, or rather, properly used. Where is the active US State Department public forum or active email links to our Congressmen and their staff?

Perhaps the idea of having a brick and mortar, as it would in Second Life, is what gives its legitimacy, but it shouldn't make the buildings in real life less relevant than they already are. Kim Phu

U.S. State Department Considering SL Project [3pointd]