Libertarians in the Democratic Party? Hah.

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Libertarians in the Democratic Party? Hah.

TB — 7/12/2007 6:29:57 AM (archived)

They wouldn't know "libertarian" if it bit them in the arse. No party that so firmly believes the government should have its finger in every aspect of human activity has much to say about privacy. As I've said before, Republicans want to get into your bedroom. Democrats want to get into everyplace else you ever are.

How much of your life will be private when the government is handling all your medical care? Anyone ever bother to think that one through?

I don't get bent out of shape about hallucinations and paranoid fantasies. Nobody is running around putting the "Mark of the Beast" on anyone. I could get a chip put in if I want, same as I could get "I Had Sex With Barney the Dinosaur" tatooed on my forehead. I suspect the latter would have more effect on my life than the former. I don't plan on either of them.

If anyone wants to discuss serious issues on privacy, like the balance between security and privacy, go for it.

Britain is able to use observation cameras to help capture terrorists. Is that worth the loss of privacy for all the rest of the British?

Technology is maturing that allows computers to identify faces on photos or camera images, and match them with the person. This is real, and IMO, is more of a real privacy issue than chips are. Again, this could also allow quick apprehension of criminals. Is the tradeoff worth it?

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Are you ready to be chipped THE MARK OF THE BEAST - Lindy - 7/11/2007 10:24:18 PM
- We already ARE chipped. - SDAI-Tech1 - 7/12/2007 8:30:29 PM
  - I've been reading people most of my life - Eri - 7/15/2007 4:58:57 PM
  - re: We already ARE chipped. - Eri - 7/15/2007 4:20:24 PM
  - re: We already ARE - Lindy - 7/14/2007 4:18:14 AM
  - An oldie but goodie. - REB - 7/13/2007 3:18:31 PM
  - It's all fun and games until someone sticks your soul into a Leyden jar... (n/t) - TB - 7/13/2007 6:16:17 AM
    - It's not so bad if they keep an eye on the humidity (n/t) - McFly - 7/16/2007 6:50:50 PM
      - And throw a treat snack in every now and then... - TB - 7/16/2007 11:28:48 PM
- 666 reasons for concern - Robert - 7/12/2007 5:53:21 PM
  - re: 666 reasons for concern - Lindy - 7/14/2007 4:21:13 AM
  - Good post - TB - 7/12/2007 6:33:47 PM
  - re: 666 reasons for concern - Daniel - 7/12/2007 6:15:19 PM
- Just curious...why don't you mind having a Social Security number? - TB - 7/11/2007 11:29:57 PM
  - Did all the Libertarians migrate to the Democratic party? (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 4:52:09 AM
    - Libertarians in the Democratic Party? Hah. - TB - 7/12/2007 6:29:57 AM
      - As usuall, gross generalizations are dead wrong - Eri - 7/15/2007 4:41:12 PM
        
        All of them? (n/t) - TB - 7/15/2007 9:13:11 PM
        
        Seriously, the truth is probably the exact opposite. - TB - 7/15/2007 9:20:08 PM
      - There are RFID sensors sprouting everywhere. - alcaray - 7/12/2007 5:12:04 PM
        
        re: There are RFID sensors sprouting everywhere. - Fox - 7/13/2007 12:27:02 AM
        
        Interesting - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:17:14 PM
        
        re: There are RFID sensors sprouting everywhere. - Lindy - 7/14/2007 4:34:16 AM
        
        Babies are the purest thing on earth - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:18:41 PM
        
        We are already fingerprinting our children - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:23:39 PM
        
        I'm an agnostic and I suspect Revelations is, err... fanciful. - alcaray - 7/13/2007 5:21:01 AM
  - "there is little that the chip would do that has not already been common practice for years. " - Lindy - 7/12/2007 2:08:54 AM
    - Completely painless - FrankC - 7/12/2007 4:09:59 AM
    - Chips - TB - 7/12/2007 2:33:42 AM
      - Currently, that is true. Likely not true in 10 years. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 4:51:08 AM
        
        Maybe. Not easy, though. - TB - 7/12/2007 6:44:55 AM
        
        The chips need not broadcast far if the sensors are everywhere. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 5:13:02 PM
        
        Do I have to spell it out? Don't get the damn chip! - TB - 7/12/2007 5:19:58 PM
        
        You might already be carrying one. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/13/2007 5:23:17 AM
        
        Really? Where? - TB - 7/13/2007 10:28:02 PM
        
        re: Really? Where? - alcaray - 7/14/2007 6:00:36 PM
        
        I'm trying to figure out what your problem is with this. - TB - 7/14/2007 11:04:31 PM
        
        We fast approach the time when a corporation, or the government, or possibly a private citizen will be able to tell our whereabouts with the push of a button. - alcaray - 7/15/2007 1:00:40 AM
        
        re: We fast approach the time when a corporation, or the government, or possibly a private citizen will be able to tell our whereabouts with the push of a button. - TB - 7/15/2007 2:08:32 AM
        
        I agree, Tom - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:51:59 PM
        
        I saw a special on TV awhile back... - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:58:30 PM
      - re: Chips - Lindy - 7/12/2007 2:35:46 AM
        
        Wouldn't stay put. - TB - 7/12/2007 2:50:34 AM
  - re: Just curious...seems that she does mind. - Marcia - 7/11/2007 11:57:48 PM
    - Not you too Marcia! - Lindy - 7/12/2007 2:37:28 AM
      - Do you believe the book of Revelations? (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 4:53:20 AM
        
        Not really - Lindy - 7/12/2007 1:18:00 PM
      - re: Not you too Marcia! - Marcia - 7/12/2007 4:33:12 AM

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