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Parents Protest Student Computer ID Tags
AP News ^ | Feb 10, 2:44 PM (ET) | LISA LEFF

Posted on 02/11/2005 6:15:02 AM PST by Navydog

SUTTER, Calif. (AP) - The only grade school in this rural town is requiring students to wear radio frequency identification badges that can track their every move. Some parents are outraged, fearing it will take away their children's privacy.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; Front Page News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Technical
KEYWORDS: bigbrother; chip; privacy; pspl; rfid; schools
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1 posted on 02/11/2005 6:15:02 AM PST by Navydog
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To: Navydog

Last I knew, grade-schoolers weren't entitled to any privacy. Given the sorry state of California schools, though, I'm not surprised that a police state tactic is the route they're choosing.


2 posted on 02/11/2005 6:16:37 AM PST by mvpel (Michael Pelletier)
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How is this different from a teacher taking attendence. Only this way it is more accurate.


3 posted on 02/11/2005 6:17:34 AM PST by LauraleeBraswell (Forgive Russia, Ignore Germany, Punish France - Condoleezza Rice)
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To: Navydog

Add this to the "Why SirL is leaving Cali soon" list.


4 posted on 02/11/2005 6:17:43 AM PST by SirLurkedalot (I'm back...with NEW and IMPROVED knuckle-dragging action.)
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To: Navydog

I'm not a Big Brother fan, but how much privacy does a grade-schooler need? I'd rather be able to track him down if some maniac grabbed him. As a new father (my son is 2 months old)I could not imagine what I would do if he got snatched. Even if we got him back, I would most likely go to jail because I would kill the guy with my bare hands. No question.


5 posted on 02/11/2005 6:18:48 AM PST by strider44
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To: SirLurkedalot
Hoping your decision was made long before this non issue arose.

You stayed thru Gray Davis, yes?

6 posted on 02/11/2005 6:19:10 AM PST by OldFriend (America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
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To: LauraleeBraswell

Because with the RFID chip your children can't hide from perverts in the school.


7 posted on 02/11/2005 6:20:36 AM PST by thoughtomator (reporting from Cylon-occupied Caprica)
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To: LauraleeBraswell

"How is this different from a teacher taking attendence. Only this way it is more accurate."

Why not just implant the chip in these children? How about your employer place a chip on or in you or your spouse?

This site gets more damn liberal every day!!!


8 posted on 02/11/2005 6:21:02 AM PST by politicalwit (Import poverty...hire an illegal today)
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To: LauraleeBraswell

Last time I checked, manually taking attendance didn't cost one extra penny. These certainly will if implemented. Of course, this school is getting a kickback for it so what the hell do they care?


9 posted on 02/11/2005 6:23:15 AM PST by ShadowDancer (Vivere est cogitare)
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To: strider44

Placing a RFID chip on YOUR child should be YOUR decision, not the decision of some sub-government agency?


10 posted on 02/11/2005 6:23:34 AM PST by politicalwit (Import poverty...hire an illegal today)
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To: Navydog

Why aren't these grade school children already under constant adult supervision?


11 posted on 02/11/2005 6:25:38 AM PST by RJL
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To: OldFriend

A long time ago...only reason I'm still here is finances. I'm not too thrilled with Arnie, either. Hard to believe Ronald Reagan once held the Governership here.


12 posted on 02/11/2005 6:30:30 AM PST by SirLurkedalot (I'm back...with NEW and IMPROVED knuckle-dragging action.)
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To: LauraleeBraswell

Taking attendance was worked quite well in every school I ever attended. There is no question of accuracy - if a student is in their seat when the bell rings, mark them present. Otherwise, they're absent. It doesn't take more than a minute or two, and such a process should be well within the mental capabilities of a trained monkey, much less a teacher.

So now that we've gotten this idea of "accuracy" out of the picture, it comes down to cost. Taking attendance manually is a heck of a lot easier and cheaper than getting young children to wear (and keep on) an RFID tag!


13 posted on 02/11/2005 6:31:16 AM PST by Rubber_Duckie_27
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To: politicalwit

I don't disagree. I've thought about it. My dog has a microchip, and I certainly don't value her more than my son..


14 posted on 02/11/2005 6:33:00 AM PST by strider44
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15 posted on 02/11/2005 6:39:23 AM PST by Born Conservative (Those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself." - Richard Nixon)
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To: SirLurkedalot
After I hit post I thought I was downright rude.

There are many beautiful cities in California. A lot of red counties where it would be a great place to live.

Since I live in NJ I should be the last one to talk.

16 posted on 02/11/2005 7:04:47 AM PST by OldFriend (America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
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To: OldFriend
**There are many beautiful cities in California. A lot of red counties where it would be a great place to live.**

You're right about that. I live in such an area. :o)

17 posted on 02/11/2005 7:09:26 AM PST by mrs tiggywinkle
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To: OldFriend

I did'nt take your comment that way, don't sweat it FRiend!


18 posted on 02/11/2005 7:19:47 AM PST by SirLurkedalot (I'm back...with NEW and IMPROVED knuckle-dragging action.)
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To: SirLurkedalot

thanks


19 posted on 02/11/2005 7:21:55 AM PST by OldFriend (America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
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To: OldFriend

:)


20 posted on 02/11/2005 7:23:38 AM PST by SirLurkedalot (I'm back...with NEW and IMPROVED knuckle-dragging action.)
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