[Hodar]

Whine, whine, whine...

Why can't we find the sniper faster?...

Some punk stole my car; and I want it back NOW....

I saw a 'Drive-By', it happened just 2 minutes aqo; but I didn't get the plates ...

The AMBER Alert system isn't finding abducted children fast enough ...

Now we have a wireless system that can filter traffic and find the criminals, and people whine about how their rights are being impacted. You do not have the right to drive, you never have had that right, nor are you likely to see the Constitution ammended to get it added to the Bill of Rights. Do you really believe anyone gives an 'expletive' about where you drove today? Get over it, you aren't that important. Meanwhile, we have the means of stopping criminals quickly ... and people are more interested in how thier perceived 'rights' are impacted.

[PetroniusMaximus]

***You do not have the right to drive, you never have had that right, nor are you likely to see the Constitution ammended to get it added to the Bill of Rights.***

It's the *trend* which many find disturbing.

[Gunslingr3]

Whine, whine, whine... Why can't we find the sniper faster?...

Because we had no clue who he was. Your desire to electronically tag everyone wouldn't change that.

Some punk stole my car; and I want it back NOW....

Get a better alarm. Preferably one that disables the ignition. I don't expect the police to keep my car from being stolen, nor do I think thieves wouldn't be smart enough to use another plate until they were done joyriding or had the vehicle to the shop to strip. Try again.

I saw a 'Drive-By', it happened just 2 minutes aqo; but I didn't get the plates ...

So you want plate readers every 300 feet? What if the drive by steals your plate to commit the crime? Maybe they just rob a convience store. Want to prove you were really in bed at 2am when the cops say your RFID tag was leaving your house and going to the store?

The AMBER Alert system isn't finding abducted children fast enough ...Now we have a wireless system that can filter traffic and find the criminals, and people whine about how their rights are being impacted. You do not have the right to drive, you never have had that right, nor are you likely to see the Constitution ammended to get it added to the Bill of Rights. Do you really believe anyone gives an 'expletive' about where you drove today? Get over it, you aren't that important.

And you aren't that bright.

Meanwhile, we have the means of stopping criminals quickly ... and people are more interested in how thier perceived 'rights' are impacted.

Bull. The UK is going to use this to raise revenue. It's a taxing device, watch...

[RobRoy]

Yes it will bring a little safety. However, Ben Franklin once said: "Those who would give up essential liberty for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.":

If I were a Gazelle, I would choose the freedom and danger of the savanna over the comfort and safety of a zoo.

[microgood]

You do not have the right to drive, you never have had that right, nor are you likely to see the Constitution ammended to get it added to the Bill of Rights.

That is disputable, but what is not is the fact we do have the right to vote. If the government has the funds to do this they have way too much money on their hands and need to give it back to us.

I cannot even imagine how Clinton could use this against his political enemies or how rogue outfits like the BATF would use this. Scary stuff.

[RFEngineer]

"people are more interested in how thier perceived 'rights' are impacted"


Mr. Hodar-

You are receiving this email to inform you that we have already deducted the several traffic violations for which our sensors have found guilty this morning.

We also noticed that with jackrabbit starts, you aren't driving your car as efficiently as we would like, so we have debited the gas hog tax.

Additionally, you received 4 cell phone calls on your drive to work, making you an automatic chronic violator of our distracted driving ordinance. Your cell phone service has been terminated for 30 days for safety purposes.

And just what were you doing at the "starlight" motel at lunchtime?

You also traversed through a smog control zone, which means you are being assessed an additional $.07 per mile.

You were also tardy in fastening your seatbelt on several occasions, and found to be following too closely behind a vehicle - violations for which you will receive a warning only this time.

This is an automated email, we regret that we cannot accept replies to this email address.

Have a nice day, and be a safe - environmentally and otherwise.

[Allosaurs_r_us]

and people are more interested in how thier perceived 'rights' are impacted.

 

More like it is just another infringement. It's just not a good idea to let the government into every aspect of American culture. Sure it will do all the things you say and more. Maybe a good idea even as long as it is not abused. But there is the problem. Are you or anyone else going to guarantee this privilege we extend to the government will not be abused?

 

Before you start spouting that it is ridiculous to think that, or "if you are not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about", how about getting Hitlery to return the FBI files she obviously stole. There is always going to be that element of the government who will have individuals who believe they are above the law.

 

It has the "potential" of being abused by those in power to use it for other than what it is intended. Aside from that, when would you suggest we draw the line? Why don't we just use what we already have on the books and improve or cut all the red tape. You are suggesting making the bureaucracy bigger. It is so large now criminals are slipping thru the cracks on an hourly basis.

 

And another thing. Who is going to foot the bill? I don't know about you, but I'm about damned tired of giving up my money to bloodsuckers in DC. Take a look at the new transportation bill. That is our money they are spending and it is loaded full of special interest pork. Enough is enough.

[ellery]

You do not have the right to drive, you never have had that right, nor are you likely to see the Constitution ammended to get it added to the Bill of Rights.

You need to learn more about how our Constitution works. The Constituton does not enumerate rights -- it lists limits on government power.