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U.S. Forces In Iraq Ban GPS Phones

Posted by timothy on from the but-gps-will-be-mandatory dept.

Brian Enigma writes "According to a report last night on NPR and these two articles, Central Command has banned a particular satellite phone from reporters. It seems that it not only has a GPS--to help locate which satellite to use--but also (if activated) transmits the users location back to the phone company. Eavesdropping this signal is nontrivial, but still possible."

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  1. Violation of freedoms by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is an unacceptable violation of Freedom of Speech.

    For example, if for your own advantage you intentionally and knowingly make a deal with a shady figure such that he will kill you in the event that I say to my mother, "Hello mother," it is an unacceptable violation of freedom of speech to restrict me from saying, "Hello mother."

    Further, in the event that I do say, "Hello mother," even if you have told me what the consequences of saying this will be, I am not morally responsible for the resulting death of you.

    The military can go screw themselves. And yes, I mean soldiers too. If you joined voluntarily, and accepted the sacrifices to your individuality that you did, then I hold you peronsally responsible for any actions you commit or are party to.