>If we're talking specifically Google, than security's a minor issue.

I woudln't say that. Most popular search engine in the world. Their bucks come from licenseing their technology. If they can be accessed programtically without limit, thats a bad thing.

>SOAP isn't any more secure than a simple GET.

Yeah, I thought there was somethign going on with how the key was being passed, but I guess I wasn't sure.