[Stefan Stackhouse]

Setting up the technology as a voluntary option rather than as something mandatory would be more acceptable. This is analogous to putting permanent, non-removable identification or inventory tags on all types of stuff -- many people do it, especially businesses, and it does help recover stolen property occasionally, but it is not mandatory. Some sort of transponder would probably be the most useful approach, because then the vehicle could be located even if hidden in a garage.

[doosee]

Setting up the technology as a voluntary option rather than as something mandatory would be more acceptable.

That may be the best way to get it started as a program. A safety feature offered by auto manufacturers and rental car outfits. The problem is a national monitoring system on a common standard would be required. Not sure if anyone other than Uncle Sam can do this...

[EGPWS]

Setting up the technology as a voluntary option rather than as something mandatory would be more acceptable. This is analogous to putting permanent, non-removable identification or inventory tags on all types of stuff -- many people do it, especially businesses, and it does help recover stolen property occasionally, but it is not mandatory. Some sort of transponder would probably be the most useful approach, because then the vehicle could be located even if hidden in a garage.

Yes it is anlogous but it is a different perspective when it's Government doing so with an intention to protect the whole of the population. It brings to mind the movie "1984".