Mulling over Rick Eck to All 12 Jan 2006

Hi Rick,

 RE> Here is a good conspirancy subject.

Yes, it is.

 RE> I got to thinking about this one day.  I know that the GPS age is a
 RE> great resource that we have.  I don't argue with that.  

Neither do I. It can be a lifesaver if used to locate someone lost in
the outback, at sea, or to locate stolen vehicles etc.

 RE> However, what is to prevent "Big Brother" from tracking us.  They 
 RE> could easily get your GPS code, and track you like that.  Now, I 
 RE> don't do anything that I would need to be tracked, but just don't 
 RE> like to know that it could be done.

Well, if you drive a motor vehicle, you might find that you will be
charged road-use & other congestion charges & the like based on your
GPS & mileage records, or it might even be used to prevent you from
entering certain parts of the city if (eg) the President & his minders
are there, or if there is a natural disaster.

 RE> It would be a good way for the car companies to track their cars
 RE> incase they get stolen, or the people don't make their payments. 

Yes, & as it has been used to note that drivers have exceeded the speed
limit.

 RE> But I just fell invaded if the Govt. could track someone.

If they can, they will, on the pretext of combatting terrorism, improving
traffic flow, providing emergency services etc.

Cheers, Steve..

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