On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:56:38 -0800, Lan Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 3. the disconnect between law enforcement and technology is positively
> frightening.

The disconnect is real, but also I have to wonder why they're
(figuratively) breaking down doors if they don't understand what's
going on.  A shortcoming in police procedures, or the failure to
follow them, is the root cause, whether or not technology is involved.

On a related note, there was a story a while back (news article, not
urban legend) about the UK's television set license.  To own/operate
(not sure which) a television set, you have to purchase a license, the
proceeds of which fund the government's television broadcaster.  They
have a van that wanders through neighborhoods scanning for the
emissions that TVs make, and cross-checking that the residence it's
coming from has paid for a license.

[google search]

http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/information/
http://www.turnoffyourtv.com/international/bbc.html

-todd
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