Mulling over LEE LOFASO to FISHING ROD 19 Feb 2007

 LL> Hello Troller/Fishing Rod/Whoever You Are,

Qui, moi?

G'day, Lee,

FR>Air passengers to be tagged?

FR>Travelers would be issued with a tag at check-in and the surveillance
FR>system would allow airport authorities to track them within the
FR>terminal buildings.

 LL> You got a problem with that?

Not personally, as I haven't flown for 12 years. Don't fancy being tagged
like a sheep though. Baaaaahhh!

FR>The system is being designed so that airlines can quickly locate late
FR>passengers, who are estimated to be responsible for 10 percent of
FR>flight delays.

 LL> Damn housewives!  Always forgetting to put on their makeup!

FR>However, electronic tagging can also be used for security purposes 
FR>and there are fears that this may lead to the constant monitoring 
FR>of passengers and an invasion of their privacy.

FR>If the tagging scheme is tested successfully, it could be ready to use
FR>at international airports within two years.

 LL> Oh, lovely.  Us guys always gets the blame...

FR>http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100010_10/02
FR>/2007_799

Cheers, Steve..

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