Re: [Trisquel-users] "Million dollar" question concerning the hardware we use

[chris]

I've always felt Internet connected devices (like cell phones) and devices  
which record, track, etc are a really bad idea. That includes those  
non-technological things like license plates, social security numbers, and  
drivers licenses. Things people wouldn't normally associate with being  
dangerous. Unfortunately the laws are going even further and mandating black  
box style logging. Much of this technology has been implemented for a long  
time anyway. Most cares have technology created privacy issues that are on  
the road now. Unfortunately the government is mandating its implementation so  
even if you could have avoided it you can't now.

Even if Michael Hastings had had a 1970s vehicle the government could have  
still ensured his demise. The big difference would probably have been  
collateral damage and the involvement of a 2nd car. In fact it might have  
been more believable as they could then have used the car and driver of  
someone with a drinking issue.