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A Look Into National ID Cards

mr.buddylee writes "Last month Slashdot reported a Popular Science story on your privacy. This month the magazine has a couple different articles about the future of security after the attacks on 9/11. Included is a very interesting read on National ID Cards which looks at possible technologies integrated into the card. For instance, how would you like a memory strip containing a digitized image of your fingerprints, your photo, your medical history and flight history stored in your wallet? All secured with what could be a less than secure Smart Card."

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  1. as long by geekoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    as there is a federal law that states I dn't have to use it if I don't want to and that its illegal for any non medical person to see any more then my photo, and that anybody who wnats to get my fingure prints needs a search warrant, and there are no repercusions for not using it, and I don't have to use to move around the country, I have no problem with it.
    oh yeah, I also want a pony.

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  2. Incredible by eric6 · · Score: 2, Funny

    The identity theft lobbyists must be mighty powerful.

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  3. Mr Computer. by GodInHell · · Score: 2, Funny

    Citizen, The Computer thanks you for presenting your national ID card. We find all information valid, please step into the processing chamber.

    Bzzzt! Flash.. smoke

    -GiH

  4. Re:Lets see... by geekoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can sign you up.
    Please email me your name address ssn bank acount numbers, mothers maiden name, a copy of your finger prints.

    Not only will sending me this info get you signed up, it will also increase your penis size.

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  5. Re:Ok ok, here is why I WANT a national ID card... by cpeterso · · Score: 2, Funny


    Those abuses might happen in Russia, but that would never happen in the United States.

  6. ok, i want one... by hpavc · · Score: 2, Funny

    if it has a 20gb ipodlike storage and runs palm os as well.

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