John Marlow wrote:
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> **
>
> On 1 Feb 2001, at 21:58, Chris Russo wrote:
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> > >Because next thing you know it will be used to automatically track
> > >the comings and goings of targeted noncriminal individuals.
> >
> > Is that really a guaranteed slippery slope? Wasn't the same thing
> > said about wire tapping?
>
> **Yes; abuse is rampant.
Wire tapping is difficult because a tap needs to be arranged for all
addresses. A photo tracking system can work off of a DMV photo database
or the NIC criminal database. You get busted protesting the WTO and you
automatically become a tracked person.
>
> As with any law enforcement technology,
> > this surveillance equipment will require heavy restrictions upon its
> > use.
>
> **Good in theory; never happens in practice.
The problem is that, like Carnivore, its a sifting technology that
requires that it image everyone who passes by in order to catch the bad
guy. I just heard that the test site at the Superbowl only ID'd ONE
criminal, a ticket scalper, and he got away. How many millions did they
spend to no avail?
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