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So, if they modified a traffic camera to read license plates and automatically run them through a computer, sending out APBs when a red flag went up..

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin) Mar 20 '09, 11:15

would you be opposed?

The libertarian in me hates this idea, but it seems rather inevitable.

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*Dubs thee a new post, in and of itself, unencumbered by any other post, and free to pursue happiness on all of ST* -- nm - President of ST Mar 20, 11:18
Driving isn't a right, and you have no expectation of privacy driving on a public road -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:17 16
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  - within the confines of your person, yes,,,but if a cop sees you, recognizes you from the 10 Most Wanted - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:25 14
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      - driving is a priviledge, and many people act like it's a right - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:38 2
        
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        no...you failed again -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:56
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      - That is a very strained analogy...you don't need a permit for all speech...plus, plus show me where in the Constitution driving is mentioned -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:33 8
        
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        well if you can't answer my question, I'll just take it that you are blowing hot ass out your ass. - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:40 6
        
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        Your basic point is that your car, is like a bubble of privacy that you carry with you...interesting - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:56 3
        
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        you added randomly in here late...that wasn't the point...checkpoints...you are trying to twist the arguement now that you are tied in knots -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 12:01 1
        
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        hot air...damn multi-tasking...not going to be able to contine much more today...lil miss ccc has a theater performance soon -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Mar 20, 11:43
Sorry, I meant this to be a post unto itself, not a reply. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Mar 20, 11:15

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