X-ray scanners raise privacy issues

bonkers325

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When does high technology go too far? When do the marvels of technology clash with our rights of privacy? By now, we may have become used to being scanned, taped and tracked, but the next step could be enough to cross the line.

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KameLeon

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They oughta start using those on the mexico border to scan cars for drugs.. should cut down the drug trafficking.
 

pulpp

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wait until they start smacking babies on the butt with a barcode when they are born
 

bonkers325

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<< wait until they start smacking babies on the butt with a barcode when they are born >>



are u serious
i dont think that day will come
u have been watching too much sci fi
 

bacillus

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some ferry companies are using the scanning technique to catch illegal immigrants try to enter the UK hidden in the back of lorries.
 

pulpp

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<< wait until they start smacking babies on the butt with a barcode when they are born >>



are u serious
i dont think that day will come
u have been watching too much sci fi
>>



bonkers i was joking :) on a serious note though, someone sent me a link about a website in the bay area that made a deal with a hospital to give every newborn thier domain, website and email for life as soon as they are born. if i find the link i will post it :)
 

whitelight

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someone sent me a link about a website in the bay area that made a deal with a hospital to give every newborn thier domain, website and email for life as soon as they are born

who would pay all those registration fees?