U.S. Makes Plans for GPS Shutdown

sailforsingapore writes "Apparently, President Bush is drawing up plans to disable sections of the GPS network in the event of a terrorist attack. The rationale seems to be that it would prevent said terrorists from using the GPS system to direct some sort of attack. The plan would shut down access not only to the GPS satellite network, but projects like the EU's Galileo. Ironically, this comes alongside the President's plan to strengthen the GPS network against deliberate jamming."

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Re:Incorrect: Understand the way it's shut off

[Chris Burke]

That same argument could be used to prove that America has colonized Germany.

No, because that isn't the whole argument.

America is not imperialistic -- it's only interested in self-defense. There is a difference.

How was invading Iraq self-defensive? I mean truly, not what we were duped into believing initially.

If we were imperialistic, the oil fields of Iraq would be pumping out America's New Source of Free Oil.

Never Free. Oil from Texas isn't free, you know. But let me ask you a question: Which is more reliable, the flow of oil from Iraq or the electricity in Baghdad? Which was secured first, the streets of Iraqi cities or the oil fields? Watch how the price of oil fluctuates with the security situation in Iraq, specifically regarding the pipelines. Consider how Iraq's output helps ensure that oil continues to be bought and sold in U.S. dollars. Then consider what happens if Peak Oil occurs before the Hydrogen Economy (or whatever), and whether it'd be advantageous to have a large military presence on top of the world's second largest oil reserve.

Making sense yet?