Claim: RFID Will Stop Terrorists

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2003 07:28:31 -0400
> From: Richard Forno <rforno () infowarrior org>
> Subject: FW: Claim: RFID Will Stop Terrorists
> To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
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> Yes, it's true...if you can find a way to tie a controversial product,
> policy, or service to "fighting terrorism" you stand to make a profit and
> risk less opposition than if it was justified for another reason.
>
> -rick
> Infowarrior.org
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> Claim: RFID Will Stop Terrorists
>
> By Mark Baard
>
> 02:00 AM Aug. 08, 2003 PT
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> Facing increasing resistance and concerns about privacy, the United States'
> largest food companies and retailers will try to win consumer approval for
> radio identification devices by portraying the technology as an essential
> tool for keeping the nation's food supply safe from terrorists.
>
> The companies are banding together and through an industry association are
> lobbying to have the Department of Homeland Security designate radio
> frequency identification, or RFID, as an antiterrorism technology.
>
> In addition, they are asking members of Congress and other influential
> figures to portray RFID in a favorable light.
>
> < snip >
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> http://www.wired.com/news/privacy/0,1848,59624,00.html

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