From: Dave J (sd0044@gwtc.net)
Date: Thu Dec 22 2005 - 10:55:16 PST
Hmm,
Why do you think we broke away from British rule in 1776 ?
They have a completely different "take" on freedom.
Altho' I DO like their concept of checking for registration and insurance.
It's not a RIGHT to drive a vehicle in the US (altho' some of our kids
seem to think it is -- grin).
It's a privilege and that carries with it some obligations.
Registration, insurance, and complying with the posted laws being some of
them.
Dave J. MSgt , USAF (Ret)
sd0044@gwtc.net
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> From that same website,-- Big Brother? Question: how
> much "security" is too much? Where does it stop?
>
> STORY BELOW
>
> Britain to record all vehicle movement
> LONDON, Dec. 22 (UPI) --
>
> Beginning next year, every vehicle traveling on
> British roads will be recorded around the clock by
> cameras with the information stored for law
> enforcement use.
>
> The network will incorporate thousands of existing
> video cameras that are being converted to read license
> plates automatically on all highways and main roads,
> as well as towns, cities, ports and gas stations.
>
> By next March, a central database installed alongside
> the Police National Computer in north London, will
> store the details of 35 million license plate "reads"
> per day along with the time, date and precise
> location, The Independent reported Thursday.
>
> More than 50 local authorities have signed agreements
> to allow the police to convert thousands of existing
> traffic cameras so they can read license plates
> automatically.
>
> In addition to cross-checking each license against
> stolen and suspect vehicles held on the Police
> National Computer, the national data center will check
> whether each vehicle is licensed, insured and has a
> valid safety certificate.
>
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