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American Passports to Have RFID Chips
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."
And you thought it was just a Vitamin K shot.
Exactly! I mean, I've been known to toss my passport in the microwave with my easy mac from time to time - if that RFID tag gets toasted, it's not my fault!
moox. for a new generation.
It's funny. Nudist colonies say they have nothing to hide, but now they'll be the only place *to* hide.
Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'.
Come on! Like you need RFID to spot the American tourist!
Or just carry your passport in your tinfoil hat.
The Tao of math: The numbers you can count are not the real numbers.
DISCLIAMER: I do like Americans in general, and i have a lot of american frineds, who are friendly, respectful, and people who i would hold dear.
The "worst" American tourist, is the oil rich, no brain texan with the loud hat, louder belly, and even louder mouth.
I had a particularly intresting time a couple of months ago, with a particular specimen of Texan "mouth power". I was on the London underground heading to work, and there was a loud texan onboard, and he was ranting abotu how things were a lot "bigger" back home, to the absolute annoyance of all the other passengers on board (including his poor wife, who seemed a nice lady).
anyway, he comes up to me and asks me:
"Son, tell me now, what "tube" do i have to catch to go to Manchester"
now, here is a few facts for those not from UK/London.
- the Tube is our nickname for the London Underground, our subway/metro/transit.
- It covers ONLY london. nowhere else.
-Manchester is another city altogether.. like New York and Los Angeles
- there is a big ass advert in the train that he was looking at, which talks about day trips to manchester, and HOW to do it!?!?
most of the people on board were like, WTF? is this guy real...
I simply told him, "Stay on this train for about 4 hours, and it will reach manchester!"
What i didnt tell him, was the train in concern is the "Circle Line" which simply runs around london in a loop!!!!! {EVIL GRIN}
The smiles on the rest of the passengers were certainly a picture.. as was the way he was thanking me for my "advise", and was the last thing i saw... as i got off at the next station!
Have a nice day!
The "worst" American tourist, is the oil rich, no brain texan with the loud hat, louder belly, and even louder mouth.
I'll thank you not to refer to our President as a "tourist."
I am Sartre of the Borg. Existence is futile.