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Federal Administration Becomes Even More Obtrusive, "Boater ID"
Gene Kearns wrote:
On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:28:00 -0500, John H. penned the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats: On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:17:12 -0700, Chuck Gould wrote: USA Today reports this morning that Homeland Security has ordered one of its divisions, (the USCG) to define a plan to positively identify boaters. The rationale is that small boats could be loaded with explosives and used to blow up military or commercial vessels, ala USS Cole. Until the USCG presents its plan we don't know the details, but possible requirements *could* include, at a minimum, carrying a national Boater ID card. (Something the Administration seems to favor, based on its proposals in several areas). Snipped I'm a believer in a national ID card, whether it helps ID boaters or not. Of course, many who are in favor of illegal immigration are opposed to same. Your rationale could easily be applied to boat or vehicle registration or birth certificates. Europeans don't leave home without their national ID. We should be doing the same. Wouldn't it be more prudent and cost effective to have chips implanted at birth? No more lost children or adults, in case of emergency you could be immediately located and identified, and the government would know where you are at any given time. No more terrorism! People would be resistant to upgrades. |
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