Posted on 12/22/2007 3:29:46 AM PST by xtinct
CLARKSBURG, W. Va. -- The FBI is embarking on a $1 billion effort to build the world's largest computer database of peoples' physical characteristics, a project that would give the government unprecedented abilities to identify individuals in the United States and abroad.
Digital images of faces, fingerprints and palm patterns are already flowing into FBI systems in a climate-controlled, secure basement here. Next month, the FBI intends to award a 10-year contract that would significantly expand the amount and kinds of biometric information it receives. And in the coming years, law enforcement authorities around the world will be able to rely on iris patterns, face-shape data, scars and perhaps even the unique ways people walk and talk, to solve crimes and identify criminals and terrorists. The FBI will also retain, upon request by employers, the fingerprints of employees who have undergone criminal background checks so the employers can be notified if employees have brushes with the law.
"Bigger. Faster. Better. That's the bottom line," said Thomas E. Bush III, assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division, which operates the database from its headquarters in the Appalachian foothills.
Highly accurate face-scanning cameras are being developed. (Photos By Bob Shaw For The Washington Post)
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But scary should Hildabeast be elected president since she already had access to FBI files when Bubba was president
This last time I had my driver’s license renewed, I was finger printed. Guess I’m now in the Big Brother system.
They’d be better of opening a branch office in Laredo, TX.
You're a good little socialist, aren't you?
Those of us who have security clearances or concealed weapons licenses have LONG been in their system.
This is scary period. Unless you commit a crime the government should have no biometric data on you.
One does not have to commit a crime to have biometric data on them - one merely needs to be born in a hospital.
“You’re a good little socialist, aren’t you?”
As am I. I’ve had my Socialist Security card for nearly sixty years, and can be found any time I use it.
sigh, it’s scary, period. IF you cannot see why, I see little point in arguing the matter.
Not sure what HRC’s previous FBI file access has to do with the issues involved here, she would have access to this regardless of the prior.
Given that the FBI is fraught with politics and incompetence, this development does not please me.
When you are born, your footprint is taken and blood is drawn - that data is available to the FBI if they want it.
From the article:
And in the coming years, law enforcement authorities around the world will be able to rely on iris patterns, face-shape data, scars and perhaps even the unique ways people walk and talk, to solve crimes and identify criminals and terrorists.
Well, considering the fact that she blatantly had Craig Livingstone procure the files for her, use them, lie about it, have him lie about it, and God knows what else, and got away with it, I believe the poster was alluding to all that.
BUMP!
They have your photograph from your driver's license already. Same principle, just refined a bit.
Just wait until the Empress Hillary gets hold of this stuff.
They were and they would be considered the same today.
Every ideal of the Founders has been explicited rejected by our government, now its just a matter of collecting to tools to destroy their creation forever. Soon Americans will not even have the freedom to own a simple light bulb. What a pathetic joke.
Ducky “ We have one pinky fingerprine and there seems to be a mole under the shredded left ear”
Gibbs “Is that enough to work on Abby or do I need to go the the FBI?”
Ducky “ Jethro! that was unkind. let the girl work a while and then ask the question.”
Can’t help the nature of my question here (been in the computer biz too long, I suppose)......but one HELL of a contract. Wonder who got it? (for the systems, etc.)
“awesome !!! unless you’re someone who is criminally inclined...”
Yeah, awesome. Except that in present day America you can turn into a criminal at the stroke of the legislative pen. It seems that more and more activities are being criminalized especially gun ownership.
Lets hear from the statists.
Shoulder pads and a hoodie, a new fashion and political statement.
Index this.
Are you criminally inclined ? :-)
Only at moments like these.
They mean they’ll be able to identify people who are carrying a concealed weapon, and take them off the streets (vaporize) them before they have the chance to take down a criminal.
You credit our government with a level of capability and competency they don't have.
Better paranoid than complicit.
What type of crime?
Conservativism will be outlawed in due course. It is the whole of Political Correctness. You cannot debate the topic of Global Warming anymore. As RFK Jr. has said, you are a TRAITOR if you deny the reality of man made global warming.
If you use a 5 gallon toilet, you are a criminal.
If you use incandescent lightbulbs, you are a criminal.
If you use freon, you are a criminal.
Better not get caught smuggling any of this contraband across the border (but those who illegally cross the border and steal someone else’s identity are NOT criminals, they are doing the best they can to get a better life for their children).
We can have a heavy duty database on every citizen even if his actions are not criminal yet but we CANNOT have a photo ID card for voting.
Our nation is f&&&ed.
No need to collect sweat, they can just roll a cotton swab in your mouth for a DNA sample.
BUMP, and expect them to start collecting more information sooner than later.
$1 billion won’t get it done.
I like to point out that it was criminal for Hillary to have those FBI files. For those who always point out potential for ABUSE of new “security” laws, those who most want to abuse the populice don’t care about law and will do what they want regardless.
Sun is responsible for climate changes.
Many times over the years (centuries) the earth and water have warmed and cooled.
Richard Siegmund Lindzen, Ph.D., is a Harvard trained atmospheric physicist and the Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Meteorology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. See what he wrote here: Climate of Fear: Global-warming alarmists intimidate dissenting scientists into silence.
And if that's not enough for you Dr. Lindzen and I conversed in early 2006 --> agreeing that whenever the liberals and eco-terrorists get on their soap box for one reason or another --> one can be sure that citizens will be taxed or businesses will spring up around their claims...e.g. movies, books, etc.
And, check this out:
How many people know NBC, is owned by General Electric ,,,, the 2nd largest company in the WORLD!! Also G-E demanded all shows re write the scripts of every show they produce to include gloom and doom over Global Warming, Why would they do that you ask ,,,,. Because G-E has already invested 1.5 BILLION in new energy sources and most importantly Carbon Coupons that any Co. not up to date or in compliance with (as of yet) unwritten legislation, will be forced to purchase these coupons as like a fine. G-E will have a return of over 20 billion if this happens. What is keeping it from happening?? ,,,,, We the people are not scared enough yet to force the Senate to create the laws,,,,,,,,,,,, Do You Get the PICTURE ???
>>to solve crimes and identify criminals and terrorists.
Like violators of SB777 who said “mom” or “dad” in the California Public School system?
Doubleplussungood. Take them away to room 201!
For now, it is merely a collection of data, but later, technology will allow this data to be manufactured, such that it can be planted “proof” that someone did something.
We are all screwed when that happens.
You need just one Bill Clinton or Hillary to insure the bad guys are all conservatives.
Oh boy I have all of those. I even have a non-restricted shower head.
Good description of the slippery slope.
I further derestricted mine by drilling out the holes.
And I keep my R-12 hidden like it was filled with gold coins.
Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
Revelation 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. (666)
I'm not an "end of times" person, but this is downright eerie.
You'll be hearing from about 80% of FR.
both of you make fair points, I guess my point is that giving any autocrat that kind of power is scary no matter what.
The FBI files just confirm what her other actions show, which is that she will use any tools she has for suppression of domestic political opponents. Even if that had not happened I would be scared of giving that kind of power to her.
“You’ll be hearing from about 80% of FR.”
Oh I don’t know, maybe 50%. There seem to be some pretty freedom loving individuals here but I have been called to task rather sternly recently for suggesting that the government was corrupt. Now THAT’S delusion!
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