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(1)
New York Times article in which expert questions value of fingerprinting in
eliminating welfare fraud. Article also suggests that much of the impetus
for biometric controls comes from companies selling the biometric control
technology.(2)
Georgia fights driver license fingerprints(3)
Legal and other challenges to fingerprinting and SSN abuses. Note
Mauldin
brief. It's SSN, but may be relevant.(4) Letter from Wade Hobbs, Association to Stop Unconstitutional Fingerprinting.
Contains statement of purpose, information, and links to important sites.More news from around the world:
- Canada scans faces of casino patrons
- Michigan sues over ssn inclusion on driver's license
- Fingerprints, DNA, and cameras. Is Britain ahead of Maine on the slippery slope, or do we truly lead?
- Press conference by fingerprinting opponents today in Georgia. Keep in touch with events.
From Feb 19, 2001 postings
- Now they want to fingerprint reporters who cover criminal trials. The 'copycat' mentality at work?
- The dark comedy of the Florida election becomes darker
- How is Internet censorship like fingerprinting teachers?
- If you haven't read about the 'Snooper Bowl' yet, here's your chance.
From Feb 26, 2001 postings- Background check controversy from Boston.
From Mar 13, 2001 postings- NY Times article on bio-testing for paternity. Even if you can be 100% certain biologically, philosophical questions still remain -- which is what we have been trying to point out all along.
From Mar 25, 2001 postings- The courts are beginning to back off from earlier'anything goes' drug search policy according to the New York Times. Privacy and constitutional guarantees are gaining legal precedents.
From April 6, 2001 postings- If these don't scare more than 1984 did, you may not be paying attention.
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Kroger Stores tests scheme for fingerprinting grocery customers
Contributed independently by Ron Franklin and Sandra Lance (Georgia fingerprint objector)
- An Appraisal of the Technology of Political
Control"
Contributed by Ron Franklin
From April 9, 2001 postings-
New York Times article raises questions about accuracy of fingerprinting
See also postings for January 7
From April 12, 2001 postings- Association to Stop Unconstitutional Fingerprinting (ASUF) opens website with references, court decisions, and links.
From April 13, 2001 postingsFrom April 16, 2001 postingsFrom May 26, 2001 postings- Deeper into the privacy issue. BB IS watching.
From Oct. 6, 2002 postings- War on terrorism? Maybe. War on the Constitution? Definately!