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National Biometric IDs
Jester998 writes "I just came across this article about how two U.S. congressmen want biometric identification. They're trying to avoid the controversial 'national ID' issue by creating what would be new drivers licenses with biometric information embedded. What does the Slashdot community think about having your retinal pattern embedded on a smart card?"
i'd just like my retinas embedded on a smart card. then i could see if i have correct change before pulling out my wallet.
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I'm just relieved that they no longer want our rectal pattern stamped on the license.
I'll gouge my eyes out first. ......
That'll teach 'em
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Why not just mark everybody's hand and forehead? If they don't have the mark, don't let them buy and sell. Easy as that.
They will be asking to have this embedded into out skulls next...
Then the RI/MP AA will be asking for implants that will listen/watch what we see/hear, and turn our senses off when we see/hear something we don't have their permission for...
Just you wait, this will be coming. We won't be able to breathe without permission from the EPA next..
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think about having your retinal pattern embedded on a smart card?
Better than having rectal patterns on the card
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Try buying a case of beer with a "non-driver identification card" some time. Or god forbid, a passport.
No kidding. Last week I went to Taco Johns, paid with a check, and was asked for some ID. I had my passport, but they would not take it.... had to be a driver's license.
A week later I go to get a new drivers license -- moved states. The DMV would not take the others state's license since it only had my middle initial, not my full middle name. They did take the passport as ID, however.
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Lose your card, get your identity stolen easily.
Not unless I accidentally drop my retinas on the ground too.
Harder?!? Like when Arnie used an employee's dismembered thumb to gain unauthorized access in The Sixth Day, or when Wesley used a employee's eyeball to escape from prison in Demolition Man??? Oh no, biometric technology will simply cause violent crimes to increase. Identity theft will come to signify the loss of a finger or eyeball! We must rely on movies to provide the rationalization our policy makers lack : )
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How do I change my id number? Do I get new retinas? What about thumbprints? I like my thumbs the way they are. I don't want to have re-burn new prints every time someone hacks the Windows XP++ bio-server...
"Goodness, how did you people live long enough to invent tools?" -Hobbes (the tiger, not the philosopher)
Here in Massachusetts, you can go to the RMV and get a liquor ID. It's basically a driver's license but it doesn't allow you to drive. Funny thing is, almost every liquor store I've been in has a sign saying they don't except them!