Spy chips track immigrants
p2p news / p2pnet:- The US government is using RFID (radio frequency identification) spy chips to track some foreigners who enter the country, and that may be just the beginning, says the New Standard.
A new pilot program launched this summer has RFID tags in immigrants’ visas, it says, going on:
“In August of this year, the Department of Homeland Security began testing RFID tags at five border crossings under the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program, or ‘US VISIT’.
“The program applies to people without green cards who enter the US with a visa, whether for work, school, research or tourism, or those from 27 mostly European countries who are traveling under the ‘Visa Waiver Program,’ which allows travelers to stay for up to 90 days without a visa.”
Over the next year, people in these categories will get new ‘I-94′ visa cards fitted with spy chips at five border crossings including Nogales East and Nogales West in Arizona, Alexandria Bay in New York, and the Pacific Highway and Peace Arch in Washington, says the New Standard, emphasising that Homeland Security Department regulations demand that I-94 cards must be carried at all times.
Photo / New Standard
“The tag transmits a serial number which US government officials can use to access biographic and biometric information stored in a government database, including the individual`s passport number, US destination address, arrival and departure information, a digital photograph, and digital finger scans,” says the story.
But, “Any time a visitor is carrying his I-94 RFID-enabled form, his unique identification number, which is linked to his individual biographic information, could be accessed by unauthorized individuals,” says EPIC (Electronic Privacy Information Center) in a letter quoted by the New Standard.
“So long as the RFID tag or chip can be read by unauthorized individuals, the person carrying that tag can be distinguished from any other person carrying a different tag. Foreign visitors could be identified as such merely because they carry an RFID-enabled I-94 form.”
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New Standard – Electronic Tags Used to Track Immigrants, September 5, 2005
September 6th, 2005 at 2:17 am
I just love that “Keep it visible.” comment on the photo. Gives a warm fuzzy “welcome to our land” feeling doesn’t it? NOT.
I get this image of ppl waving them above their heads in surrender, terrified that if they drop the forms they’ll be shot.
September 6th, 2005 at 2:59 am
This is an example of why a large number of people in the world hate America. Its becuase Americans do not recognize others in the world as humans. Most Americans really dont know the whole world. After 9/11 a survey was given to people to see if they could locate where Afghanistan is. Now I would agree before that time I couldnt exactly pinpoint where Afghanistan was exactly, but the peope pointed to Canada, in Europe, in South America.
And now this is where Americans are now thinking they can track others like dogs. Maube instead of that, they can have fixed teh “no fly list” since even babies get on that list…wait I forgot the government says babies are terrorists too…
September 6th, 2005 at 4:42 am
“Papers Please, show us your papers, Schnell !! “
September 6th, 2005 at 5:34 am
Please don’t blame us!!! Only those of us who are very rich have any say in the government. The American politicians have long forsaken the interests of the American people, especially those who have little money. Look at what happened in New Orleans. When the government stops relief workers from crossing into affected areas to give aid to those stricken, it shows me that the people in government wants those people to die.
The American government-cartel controlled media has brainwashed most Americans into believing that there are only two political parties (Democrat Republican). In actuality there is only one. This party calls itself either by Democrat or Republican. This party is a big part of what is responsible for the lawlessness that is currently going on in the American government. This is the same party that controls the state school system which is turning out ignorant students. (Yes, I can locate Afghanistan on a map).
I have been looking for a long time to find a way to wake up the American people, but unfortunately, I think America is a lost cause. The deliberate with-holding of lifesaving assistance (even from private parties) by armed guards from the poor people of New Orleans will result in the following:
There will be a Congressional investigation to determine what went wrond. Several “factors” will be identified, ans new agencies to deal with these “factors” will be created. These agencies will sap even for money from the American people while providing little or no actual help. The people of America will hold the “Republican leadership” responsible and will likely elect “Democrat” leaders to replace them. The Democrat side of the party will pass even more rules and place yet more burdens on the American people. This will continue until another catastrophe ( whether weather-related, “terrorist,” economical or otherwise) occurs. When the new catastrophe occurs, people will hold the current “party” responsible and elect the “Republicans” again. The process will keep continuing until America is either destroyed, invaded, or become a third wirld police state.
The only way to stop this decline will be to elect Godly politicians such as those who run under the Constitution Party. American judges and politicians have removed or outlawed just about any mention of a Higher Being or His laws from any venue of public life. This is what America is getting – DESTROYED!!!!
September 6th, 2005 at 2:03 pm
I don’t think having a different group of people with a slightly different religious perspective than the current regime is the ONLY possible approach. Some Libertarians (whose philosophy primarily concerns significantly reducing the size of Government by empowering individuals to take responsibility for themselves.) in Congress and State House would shake things up nicely. And we come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, ethnicities, and religious affiliations, including ‘none.’
September 6th, 2005 at 8:53 pm
“The only way to stop this decline will be to elect Godly politicians such as those who run under the Constitution Party. American judges and politicians have removed or outlawed just about any mention of a Higher Being or His laws from any venue of public life.”
The majority of those who framed the US constitution were God fearing Christians. I do not dispute this. They had the wisdom to include the doctrine of SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE into the aformentioned constitution. You think not being able to display the ten commandments inside a courthouse is what’s wrong with America?!?!? WAKE UP! You are a big part of the problem.
September 7th, 2005 at 7:25 pm
Actually, there was NO SUCH MENTION of separation of church and state. ***Read the document!!!!*** What it does say is that the government cannot forbid the practice of a certain form of belief nor can the federal government force other people to subscribe to a specific belief system. Displaying the 10 Commandments has NOTHING to do with FORCING someone to practice a specific religion. If you don’t believe in the 10 Commandments, just walk past the display or pay no attention to it. You cannot be compelled by the local, state or federal government to look at these Commandments (it would be unconstitutional to do so). Displaying the 10 Commandments in a public place IS NOT the same thing as forcing religion onto others.
By the way, I am not a Christian, so don’t say that I’m trying to force Christian beliefs onto people, because I am not. Acknowleging a Higher Power is not the same thing as forcing religion apon people. Forcing other people to acknowlege this Higher Power is. Under a constitution all people are free to acknowlege (or not acknowlege) a Higher Power, and that includes politicians and judges. While I do not agree with the religion that George W. Bush practices, I will fight to the death for his right to practice it even in public as long as he does not force it onto others.
What I think is wrong with America is the fact that there is so much lawlessness here. The government from the Federal down to the local should be compelled to obey the Constitution. The judges in this country should throw out any case in which the defendant is accused of violating an unconstitutional law. All unconstituional laws should be stricken from the books. Our military should be brought home so that it can defend the homeland against invaders as is their intended role in the Constitution. Our military protecting our border from terrorists, drug traffickers and such would make this country much safer than any “Department of Homeland Security.”
Under a constitutional government, state and local judges would be allowed to have convicted child rapists executed instead of posting their address on the Internet and allowing them to roam the streat to find more kids to rape. Under a Constitutional government your right to drive from one point to another wouldn’t require you to subit to police searches of your person or car without a specific warrant. Under a constitutional government, no police officer could stop you from carrying your gun to protect yourself from robbers, carjackers, muggers, or anyone else that would endanger your life.
Under a constitutional government, you would not be subject to all the wacko rules, regulations, taxes, fees, and assessments that sap your personal resources. You would have much greater resources to give to others in case of natural disasters such as hurricane Katrina. Your relief efforts would not be hampered by officials who decide that they want to call all the shots. Yes, I would rather walk into a court house where the 10 Commandments are displayed and live in a free country than I would live in a police state where the 10 Commandments are forbidden in public places.
September 7th, 2005 at 7:31 pm
I should have also mentioned the Libertarian Party as well. I am a supporter of the Libertarian party as well as the COnstitution Party. I believe that America would be much better off if either the Libertarian or Constitution Parties came into power. We would at least be able to excercise our rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS about both of these worthwile parties. It’s better to vote for a candidate of one of these two parties than it is to vote for someone in the Democrat-Republican party.
September 8th, 2005 at 9:12 am
Wrap the card in aluminum foil and they won’t be able to track it.
It’s that simple, folks.
October 10th, 2005 at 8:01 pm
I am a current american student studying abroad. I am very aware of many peoples hatred towards the country which i have residence in and I. People need to stop being so irrational. Yes, I am from America. However, that doesn’t make up who I am or my moral beliefs. I hate war all together. It seems as though by now (present day) with all the educated people of the world, that it is apparent with history and time we need to come to some sort of peace. Killing one another is not the answer. Eventually we will kill all man-kind. People from all countries if you go back in time people from all over are our brothers, sisters. We are one. One world of humanity. If you like to imagine the world of womans rule. How would it be different? woman wouldn’t bomb eachother or even kill because we are more emotional and have more feelings and sympathy for one another. Murder isn’t going to prove anything. Revenge isn’t the answer either. We must come to an understanding with one another. Yes there are going to be conflicts but we need to reason and share. There is so much wealth in the world, and yet so much poverty. We need to share wealth to the poor. Our world need to suceed with educating everyone so the our children can prosper to love and respect one another. Not hate, disrespect and kill those of difference. Everyone is different in some way shape or form. You can’t assume just because of one government or culture that all of the people are with consent to the decisions made. Not everyone had their way with the election of Bush. It was so boarder-line with another president. If i had it my way there would be no rule at all. People need to live their lives not in fear but hope and love for the future. It makes me cry knowing that people hate me because of where i reside. If i had one wish it would be that everyone had an equal chance. People were born with the same opportunities with everyone else. For everyone who is reading this I am not a bad person i want to change the world if i could and for every day that i am alive i try to convince others of my ethical notion. Don’t glare at that person just because you have your assumptions. Be aware that everyone is hearing a biased story, that we can’t all believe. It is a trick, you must stay strong and arise over this revulsion. Help your neighbor instead of pushing them by. We are all in this together. All beliefs or disbeliefs, don’t look at my culture, my clothes or my face. See through it to my heart, my mindset of peace.
P.S Don’t blame Americans who can’t afford to travel. Since you feel aiding one another is so important why don’t you try to donate money to the less fortunate people of the US to travel.. hahah didn’t think so.. Just because You and I may be more fortunate to travel should make you more aware that we are LUCKY and yes its unfortunate that they haven’t traveled as much and You and I. However, that should make us realize that poverty does exist and you want to blame it on the AMERICAN people.. not our gov. Thats ridiculous .. Someone always has to point a finger because they aren’t educated enough to know that assumption is mistaken.. Yes since i am a student I have been lucky enought to travel all over the world.. However my mom and dad just came to visit their first time to Europe.. sorry they have been working their lives everyday from 7-7 seven days a week just so i can travel… trust me they would love to travel and recognize all! I guess this makes you the unaware one after all…
March 27th, 2006 at 7:58 am