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American Passports to Have RFID Chips

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the big-brother-and-the-watchmen dept.

pr1000 writes "Wired is reporting that the State Department is planned on adding RFID chips to new American passports, starting with diplomat's passports in January. Those worried about the privacy concerns of RFID should take notice, as this rollout could set a precedent."

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  1. Re:Or, on the other hand for target selection by jtrascap · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Great - you're a real asshole. Next time I see a bunch of drunk Brits here in Amsterdam (and that'll be, uh, 2 hours from now?) I'll be sure to put them on a train out of the city...not like that'll stem the flow much.

    Do you hate tourists or just American tourists? Perhaps I should shit on the next little-old Midlands biddy who wanders around looking for help...yeah, that'll solve a lot.

    Patriotism is good. Nationalism sucks. Don't your type ever get it? Fucking asshole...

  2. Excellent! by NeighbourOfTheBeast · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I want the number of the Beast on my wrist AND on my forehead. Apostate stylin'!