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Government Tracking whomever they Want.

sovereignmansovereignman Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
Two new federal GPS trackers have been found on an SUV in CA. The government says they don't need a warrant to use these devices to track anyone they want. Kim Zetter, reporter for Wired, will join Ian to update us on how the government is secretly using GPS devices to track people. Privacy expert, Lauren Weinstein, will weigh in with his thoughts about the government using GPS tracking devices on people without search warrants. [:(]


http://www.gctip.org/

Comments

  • Tech141Tech141 Member Posts: 3,787 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wonder what would keep a person who finds a tracker on his vehicle from putting it on someone elses car, or just plain destroying it with a brick?
  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,458 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    I wonder what would keep a person who finds a tracker on his vehicle from putting it on someone elses car, or just plain destroying it with a brick?


    Placing it on another vehicle would probably be some violation of privacy. Putting it in the dump would probably not be.
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,184 ******
    edited November -1
    It would seem to be correct that they don't need a warrant to use the device. If it's their property they should be able to use it. What would seem to warrant a warrant, would be to place the device on a vehicle they don't own.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • Hunter MagHunter Mag Member Posts: 6,611 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No suprise to me. Did you also know they track you/listen to your cell phone conversations too.
    Soo if it hasn't already been done all vehicles will have a tracking device from the factory. They will just call it something like....oh....on-star or whatever. [;)]
  • RocklobsterRocklobster Member Posts: 7,060
    edited November -1
    If I find one on my car I'll sneak down and place it on Jimmie Johnson's #48 Chevrolet at the next Atlanta race.
  • sandwarriorsandwarrior Member Posts: 5,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    According to the Fourth Amendment, guarding against unreasonable searches and seizures (for which they have to have a warrant that was based on reasonable credibility), they cannot track YOU. They can track THEIR vehicle if YOU work for them. If YOU don't work for them, they CANNOT track YOU or your VEHICLE without a warrant.

    No, they can't just track YOU. However, passage of the NDAA preempts any American freedoms YOU think YOU might enjoy.
  • RTKBARTKBA Member Posts: 331 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This is old news.

    http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/10/fbi-tracking-device/

    "His discovery comes in the wake of a recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals saying it's legal for law enforcement to secretly place a tracking device on a suspect's car without getting a warrant, even if the car is parked in a private driveway."
  • sovereignmansovereignman Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by RTKBA
    This is old news.

    http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/10/fbi-tracking-device/

    "His discovery comes in the wake of a recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals saying it's legal for law enforcement to secretly place a tracking device on a suspect's car without getting a warrant, even if the car is parked in a private driveway."


    The 9th circuit should be excommunicated, they are a rouge, liberal, facsist/collectivist/-black robbed star chambers.
  • krazy4kragskrazy4krags Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    On the other hand, you may be able to be tracked without them 'placing' a tracker on your vehicle. RFID chips are in some brands of tires, some states' driver's licenses, US Passports, and other devices like Toll Road trackers. Any one of these devices can be useful to track without having been placed there by an agent of the Government for the express purpose of searching and seizing you, your property, or any pertinent information. On the other hand, these RFID frequencies are less likely to be tracked by virtue of their limited use and knowledge of their frequencies and if it is specifically individual or by brand.
  • sovereignmansovereignman Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Scary thought. Next big brother will take you under his wing. Boy does big brother need a bath.[:o)]
  • sovereignmansovereignman Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by krazy4krags
    On the other hand, you may be able to be tracked without them 'placing' a tracker on your vehicle. RFID chips are in some brands of tires, some states' driver's licenses, US Passports, and other devices like Toll Road trackers. Any one of these devices can be useful to track without having been placed there by an agent of the Government for the express purpose of searching and seizing you, your property, or any pertinent information. On the other hand, these RFID frequencies are less likely to be tracked by virtue of their limited use and knowledge of their frequencies and if it is specifically individual or by brand.
    The wonderful age of technology we are entering into, and if evil can be done, it will be, especially by big brother.
  • J 1357J 1357 Member Posts: 283 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It never fails to amaze me, how people are so willing to give up their freedoms for the sake of technology. cell phoes already have trackers, all car manufactyred after next year will have black boxes, progressive gives you a device to track your driving habits...for the sake of a discount...
    Ya, just run right out and buy all them gadgets!!!!
  • sovereignmansovereignman Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How to Scramble a Cell Phone

    There are ways to stay ahead of the spy's.
    http://www.ehow.com/how_2212445_scramble-cell-phone.html
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