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Originally Posted by sf11b_p
There are things you can do that hinder the ability of cameras to read a plate. When/if they begin to place "black boxes" in vehicles there will no doubt be a fix for that too.
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Originally Posted by longrange1947
Already there.
Just my opinion. I think the news papers are again blowing things out of proportion.
With all the cameras in use today, a fair record of your daily activites occurs right now.
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<engage conspiracy theory mode>
Chrysler/Dodge develops ceramics near end of 70's that can withstand combustion pressures and temperatures, has money problems, gets bailed out by the government, ceramic engines never mentioned again. Chrysler/Dodge grows and consumes small competitors, now fat and happy. During the same period, ceramic guns appear in in the arms rooms of a select three letter agency. Obvious connections are made by "nuts."
GM develops On-Star, struggles with lagging sales, somehow manages to grow to number one selling vehicles through all sorts of creative new methods (including below cost for a very long period this past year) forcing everyone to adapt and take hits to their bottom line to keep up. On-Star disseminated widely, and even freely for extended periods to develop "dependence" as the technology becomes accepted. On-Star commercials begin to adopt the "Who will" protect us/watch over us/help us find our way/tell us where to go/save the children edge. Other car companies develop complimentary/competing products. BMW let's us know the car only called to schedule an appointment for maintenance, not to 'spy' on us. No apparent government encouragement, no big connection of note in general public consciousness. However, now that public acceptance is high, and product is embedded in nearly all new vehicles, whether the owners use it or not... those private "black boxes" are accessible to government entities.. either through liason at the operation centers for the service, or passive tracking of continuous emmission of individualized electronic fingerprints of the various devices and their cell phone technology based communications interface.
Yes, it is already there, more than people may realize.