Google "craigslist half dome permits" (without the quotes). Plenty for sale $30-$50. Then read
this post from Yosemitenewws.info.
Looks like some sharp hacker figured out how to get his computer to fill out the permit application forms and submit the requests automatically. A little programming could probably sew up half the permits in the first 30 seconds.
I'll repeat this: I think an on-line lottery is in order.
