Isn't that just the same kind of technology, which would leave it open to exactly the same kind of abuse?
Just because they are using it against illegal aliens coming in now, doesn't mean that someday they couldn't use it to control people TRYING TO GET OUT.
We need to spend more time shoring up the constitutional restraints against misuse, and spend less time freaking out over technology that may or may not be misused in the future.
Wait...I think that takes us back to SCOTUS nominations...and I'm sick to death of going there! Yep, I get that Pollyannaish thing a lot. Go figure. I actually chose a name that fits me. ; )
This is existing technology, which can of course be used for good purposes, or abused for bad purposes. I consider controlling our borders to be a good purpose. I believe that the use of cameras on public streets is an abuse of technology, but that is already happening anyway.
... someday they couldn't use it to control people TRYING TO GET OUT.
Indeed, conceivably, if our government continues to abuse technolgy, some might want to get out. But at that point, it might be better to stay and change the situation.
We need to spend more time shoring up the constitutional restraints against misuse, and spend less time freaking out over technology that may or may not be misused in the future.
Back to the subject of the thread, machine signatures on copies is not a potential misuse of technology, it is a current abuse of technology, sponsored by the FedGov. It may not be the worst misuse, but it is still misuse, and should be opposed.