reply to post by whatukno
Before we all explode with righteous anger (and this SHOULD make any
sane person angry), the wash times blog had this response (unverified
credentials i know, but here it is):
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By: S&Tspokesman
Shocking, but False
Sometimes it just amazes me how these stories evolve. Let me start off by saying that the Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology
Directorate nor TSA have been pursuing shock bracelets for airline passengers as alleged by the Washington Times Blog.
This allegation stemmed from a misleading video posted on the Lamberd Website which depicts an ID bracelet that would contain identifying information
as well as the ability to stun the wearer. The company claims to connect use of such a device to DHS and TSA, but no discussions between these
agencies has ever taken place.
This all originated from a meeting held two years ago with a private company representative (not Lamberd) who proposed bracelet technology in response
to the TSA's desire to find less-than-lethal means to detain an apprehended suspect.
The bracelet was never intended to replace boarding passes, contain ID information or be worn by all passengers as asserted in the Lamberd video and
discussed in the Washington Times Blog.
The hypothetical use of the bracelet would have been for transporting already apprehended prisoners and detainees at prisons and border patrol
facilities, and DHS was looking to see if there were potential air travel applications for apprehended suspects.
This concept was never funded or supported by the DHS or TSA and hasn’t even been discussed for two years. The letter circulating throughout the
blogosphere from Paul Ruwaldt was not addressed to Lamberd and merely states the DHS was interested in learning more about the technology. Neither
side followed up.
DHS/TSA does NOT support the asserted use and has not pursued the development of such technology.
July 8, 2008 at 5:08 p.m.
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I WOULD NEVER ALLOW MY LITTLE DAUGHTER ON A PLANE
IF THIS WERE TRUE.
Good luck reviving our soon to be dead airline industry if this is, indeed, true in the least.
(So, just what happens when there aren't planes flying, and there's no cheap gas? Bike from coast to coast? What about 50 miles?....tsk, tsk,
everything titor said is slowly coming to pass...)
[edit on 7/8/2008 by drphilxr]