I recently learned something very important about becoming the Commander-In Chief which I'm not sure how many people are aware of. According to a New York Times article, Mr. Obama might have to get rid of his coveted BlackBerry mobile device once he is sworn in. Apparently this is nothing new with former President Clinton not having used email and President Bush sending a farewell email to friends before he was sworn in. From what I understand, Presidents' communication is subject to public disclosure so they cannot use devices like cell phones to text or use email to communicate. "But before he arrives at the White House, he will probably be forced to sign off. In addition to concerns about e-mail security, he faces the Presidential Records Act, which puts his correspondence in the official record and ultimately up for public review, and the threat of subpoenas." Can you imagine giving up your phone and/or email? I know I would not be able to function without email. That's just too bad for the President-elect...the BlackBerry storm will be released on Friday.
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