Re: TERROISM: Using applied science

From: Spike Jones (spike66@attglobal.net)
Date: Sun Sep 23 2001 - 12:11:37 MDT


"Robert J. Bradbury" wrote:

> >From Nature 413:238-239 > [technologies] include 'biometrics' for confirming
> the identity of
> > passengers,
>
> This would of course be less feasible for foreign citizens
> who may not have easy access to the required identity cards.
> This does at least allow you to focus the attention of
> security on those individuals... Robert

I didnt understand Larry Ellison's proposal for identity cards.
He suggested using a thumbprint to verify the card holder
was the right person. But if you have thumb print ID available,
why do they need the card? What information would the
card provide that isnt already connectable to a print or other
biometrics? spike



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