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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
A chunk is being turned over to police and fire departments

Where it can be used for things like automated reporting of parking meter violations. Not all law enforcement is for public safety.

5 posted on 12/22/2007 9:58:41 AM PST by weegee (If Bill Clinton can sit in on Hillary's Cabinet Meetings then GWBush should ask to get to sit in too)
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To: weegee; Ernest_at_the_Beach; ShadowAce; HAL9000

A lot of opportunities but a lot of privacy issues!

All this digital spectrum also creates the strong likelihood of the equivalent of “Cookies” to be set to track your every use of the TV Remote.

It could easily be buried in a thick instruction book so that the mere use of the system constitutes permission, no further permission or notices necessary.

A concept to be explored: Leaving the legacy analog spectrum and equipment alone as an insurance policy on our First Amendment. (How retro can one get?)


14 posted on 12/23/2007 7:35:40 AM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (Public Employees: Honor Your Oaths! Defend the Constitution from Enemies--Foreign and Domestic!)
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To: weegee
Where it can be used for things like automated reporting of parking meter violations. Not all law enforcement is for public safety.

I'm getting old. I remember when the primary mission was law enforcement, not revenue enhancement...

17 posted on 12/23/2007 8:50:49 AM PST by null and void (I've always liked Ron Paul, he is not a like a serial rapist. - rovenstinez)
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