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27. Besides the obvious canvassing of data...

Tue Jan 27, 2015, 03:23 AM

Jan 2015

...and I never approved of being investigated when I haven't committed a crime, but collecting this info into a national database for reasons other than making sure driver's licenses are up to date, reeks of Big Brother overreach.

I understand that technology has changed the world we live in, and many of our necessary conveniences track our every move, including OnStar, but watching that cop drive up and down the lanes of that parking lot really struck a nerve. How is what he's doing investigating a crime? He was fishing for traffic violations for the county quota, and I think his time on the beat could be better spent. If he stumbled upon the rare stolen car, it still can't justify checking the rest of us law abiding citizens out.

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I saw my 1st trunk lid scanner about six years ago. JohnnyRingo Jan 2015 #22

I have seen them in my area as well but I am wondering how do you figure its abuse to use cstanleytech Jan 2015 #25

It's not... defacto7 Jan 2015 #26

Even worse... JohnnyRingo Jan 2015 #28

A minor risk unless they were stupid enough to not install security cstanleytech Jan 2015 #61

Towing firms, repo companies, parking lot security... Historic NY Jan 2015 #83

Besides the obvious canvassing of data... JohnnyRingo Jan 2015 #27

I dont think the courts will agree. cstanleytech Jan 2015 #29

Please reread post #18 elias49 Jan 2015 #37

I'm not being a super-patriot I am just not being an automatic "omg the sky is falling" anti tech. cstanleytech Jan 2015 #60

Think bigger. candelista Jan 2015 #39

I understand the potential problems just fine but thats all they are atm, potential ones. cstanleytech Jan 2015 #59

EZ Pass lets the government know where you go, too! nt MADem Jan 2015 #30

Voluntary though. JohnnyRingo Jan 2015 #32

Voluntary, but I think they make not having one more expensive and inconvenient. djean111 Jan 2015 #35

you are wrong on a number of points... snooper2 Jan 2015 #53

Every checkpoint I've stopped at.... JohnnyRingo Jan 2015 #57

LOL, all you have to say is "I don't answer questions" snooper2 Jan 2015 #58

I think you're being naive. You refuse to answer, you're automatically suspect. elias49 Jan 2015 #63

They didn't take kindly? Did they stomp their feet? snooper2 Jan 2015 #64

Haha. You go first. elias49 Jan 2015 #65

I guess you didn't watch the video, and yes I have refused questions at a DUI checkpoint snooper2 Jan 2015 #67

You sir or madam are an upstanding citizen! nt elias49 Jan 2015 #68

"people are using them as swipes to buy groceries, pay bills"..... George II Jan 2015 #73

That's your problem. Play along! nt elias49 Jan 2015 #75

Yeah, it's a "problem". And my doctor keeps detailed records of my health history, and... George II Jan 2015 #76

Difference between what you have to do and what is smart to do. JohnnyRingo Jan 2015 #78

Driving a car is voluntary, too! George II Jan 2015 #72

Where I live it's a box you stick on your windshield or the dash. MADem Jan 2015 #85

Good, I just posted the same thing further down (didn't see yours....), along with.... George II Jan 2015 #71

Is it abuse to use a network of video cameras to track the movement of millions of Americans? Taitertots Jan 2015 #80

Thats the question is it abuse? cstanleytech Jan 2015 #81

I think it is. Taitertots Jan 2015 #82

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You have ID Miss? You know this area was restricted? DeSwiss Jan 2015 #31

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Automobiles have always been tools of fascism. hunter Jan 2015 #54

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My 2005 Honda probably does not have any tracking but if it does: Paper Roses Jan 2015 #62

Not busy work. Data collection. elias49 Jan 2015 #66

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Give me a break. Cars are not being "tracked"... George II Jan 2015 #69

You might want to reconsider... elias49 Jan 2015 #79

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