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Originally Posted by Deltona Couple
I have to agree with those that support this tracking device. I have a friend who was working for a company that designs them, and figured what better way to advertize than to give them to his kids. About a year later he was talking to us about how interesting the devices were, and that he really doesn't use it anymore, as his daughter was now 12 and he didn't want her feeling like he was spying on her. Not long after that conversation, his daughter was abducted by a known pedophile, who had recently been released for serving his time. His priors? over 5 counts of kidnapping and rape, and 1 count of attepted murder of a 11 year old girl. She was abducted in front of her friends, in their front yard, that's how brave the sicko was. Within MINUTES the company was contacted, and they were able to talk to the local police, and gave them GPS locations as he was driving out of town. They caught up with him less than 15 minutes after she was taken. What else did they find in his trunk? rope, duct tape, and a SHOVEL! *shivers*
Now I know we all say that kids have a right to their privacy, and I agree they do, but in TODAYS world, what is more important? Privacy? or their safety?
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Your story sounds apocryphal, but I suppose it could happen. It's a slippery slope with these kinds of tools. Maybe if we all had similar devices implanted, the government could find us if we were ever kidnapped or got lost down a well, or were in a cave-in at the old abandoned mine... I would never use one of these devices on my child, but I could see its use on toddlers and small children in an amusement park or a similar context.
The whole idea reminds me of the child leashes I see some kids wearing at the zoo, the mall, etc. I loath those things. Don't put your child on a leash, s/he is not a pet. If your child can't listen to directions and stay near you, maybe you should hold your child's hand.