[dalereed]

If you want it go pay for it but don't get government involved or make it mandatory.

I'll take care of myself, thank you.

[Gandalf_The_Gray]

If you want it go pay for it but don't get government involved or make it mandatory.

I agree, there are private means available that combine GPS and cellphone technology (Lo Jack) available today, if you feel the need. I believe there is similar technology in the works intended to track "lost" children (more then a little scary!).
http://www.lojack.com/

From their web-site:

"LoJack is the only vehicle security system operated by
the police that was designed to actually track and
recover stolen vehicles. When you equip your vehicle
with LoJack, you've enlisted the help of police across
the country to quickly recover your vehicle if it is stolen.
LoJack gives you the power to keep what's yours."

Regards,
GtG

[xp38]

Exactly...if you want vehicle tracking Lojack and other systems like GM's onstar exist today for those willing to pay for it. If you wanted to do this nationwide for every vehicle it would cost HUGE. Not even sure how many operational cars there are in the US but it ain't no small number.