08-21-2006, 10:52 PM
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Sounds pretty scary
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08-22-2006, 05:11 AM
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Location: Washington, DC
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People will find a way to hack it.
According to mine, I'll be driving everywhere at 10mph.
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08-22-2006, 05:44 AM
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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This is why I am a libertarian.
It starts with a good idea, then ..................!
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08-22-2006, 06:43 AM
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if this is implemented people should be informed that their actions in motor vehicle accidents will be analyzed. This should make people drive safer unless they are stupid and the black box will say that they floored it when the light turned yellow.
Using a seat belt is common sense. If you wish to invoke your right not wear one be my guest. Just don't go flying through my windshield.
and as far as speeding maybe we all need to start driving a little slower if so many of have no idea how to drive our 4 ton SUV at warp speed. I have probably 30X's the driving skill of the average motorist yet it seems like I'm the one always being passed by a 80 pound woman in that 4 ton SUV talking on her cell phone
(I would love for the black box to pickup who is yapping without a head set.)
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08-22-2006, 06:47 AM
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I have no problem with this proposal.
Maybe it will help track a potential terrorist, stop a car-jacking, recover a stolen car or aid in the rescue of an accident victim or child kidnapping.
I have nothing to hide. Hell, they can put a micro-chip in me if they want! 
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08-22-2006, 07:27 AM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Just imagine the hayday the insurance companies will have with this information...
"Dear Sir:
Due to information recorded on your black box, we have determined that it is not in the best interest of our shareholders to insure your Porsche Boxster. The data reflects that you exceeded the speed limit on 219 occurrences in the past 12 months.
Sincerely,
State Farm Insurance Companies"
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08-22-2006, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Seattle Area
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I can't believe some of you think this would be a good idea. Someone tracking where you are going, what you are doing and how you got there? How do you know who that person is and what they're using the information for? If you volunteer to be tracked, that's one thing, but the government telling you that you will be tracked is totally out of line.
"I have nothing to hide" isn't the point and is very short sighted, you are an American and as such you have rights to privacy and free will. These rights get chipped away with every new law intended to "protect" us. You could be very safe if the government mandated how you live your life, but what kind of a life is that? Come on people, look at the big picture!
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08-22-2006, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
I can't believe some of you think this would be a good idea. Someone tracking where you are going, what you are doing and how you got there? How do you know who that person is and what they're using the information for? If you volunteer to be tracked, that's one thing, but the government telling you that you will be tracked is totally out of line.
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OK, maybe I'm naive, but why should I care about someone knowing were I am and how I got there?
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08-22-2006, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
Just imagine the hayday the insurance companies will have with this information...
"Dear Sir:
Due to information recorded on your black box, we have determined that it is not in the best interest of our shareholders to insure your Porsche Boxster. The data reflects that you exceeded the speed limit on 219 occurrences in the past 12 months.
Sincerely,
State Farm Insurance Companies"
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And Randall, imagine the following letter another customer may receive:
"Dear Sir:
Due to information recorded on your black box, we have determined that you will receive a 15% 'Good Driving Discount' for your Porsche Boxster. The data reflects that you have been an excellent driver in the past 12 months.
Sincerely,
State Farm Insurance Companies"
I can go both ways!
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08-22-2006, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: South Carolina
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
And Randall, imagine the following letter another customer may receive:
"Dear Sir:
Due to information recorded on your black box, we have determined that you will receive a 15% 'Good Driving Discount' for your Porsche Boxster. The data reflects that you have been an excellent driver in the past 12 months.
Sincerely,
State Farm Insurance Companies"
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Problem with this whole scenario is that it depends on speed alone as being an indication of whether or not one is a safe driver.
Some of the worst drivers I've ever witnessed were also the slowest ones. Speed is not a reliable indicator, but it is one that will be misused if this ever really happens.
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