Biometrics (was Re: Evaluating opinions ...)

[Kenneth Brody]

"Jay R. Ashworth" wrote:
[...]
> > > I do see sales literature trumpeting the actions of school boards who
> > > are likely to get sued really badly for what fpTech thinks is neat...
> >
> > Assuming you're referring to the biometrics package, dare I open the
> > proverbial can of worms and ask on what grounds they would be sued?
> 
> I believe I was hearing first and fourth amendment grounds.

First Ammendment:

    Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
    or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom
    of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
    assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Fourth Ammendment:

    The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
    and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
    violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
    supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the
    place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Please tell me what rights are violated here.  And please tell me how, if
this violates those rights, "show me some ID before I'll let you in" is any
different.  (Or do you feel that asking for ID is a violation as well?)

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