Tech for terrorists

I like to get tech information without having to read comments tailored for twelve year olds. You're certainly not helping with that.

by cscoder (See profile) - October 18, 2005 7:34 PM PDT

Hey I'm just 15 so don't expect me to know all the political stances/whatever, I'm just saying what I think.

Well, what do I think? I think it is very stupid that this Indian President feels the need to pass the blame on an event that has not (though inevitably will) happened yet. These terrorist guys are gonna attack a) the most powerful (military wise) b) the most influential and c) basically where there are lots of people to kill. Oh and d) the Americans who "attacked Iraq without reason" (they say) or whatever.

OK, so that was the wide scale. So yeah, this Indian President has a problem to think about as he is running a country with a population 1 billion+. So that comes under c). But (almost) every other country in the world has the same problem. I mean come on, why should India be afriad if the big, bad bully of the whole planet is not bothered by this program giving the average Smoe access to a wonderful experience to see his/her house from space? By the "big, bad bully" I am of course talking about the USA.

So going back to the passing of blame, this is what happens:

India bombed --> Blames Google --> "Not our fault. You should have controled satilite image taking" --> "Yes, but you should have not distributed it in the first place" --> "OK, well blame NASA, they did it first" --> (at NASA) "Why did you distribute satelite images?" --> Because we are allowed to and no-one told us not to. If you asked we would've removed them, but you didn't, so poop on you." --> "Fine then." --> China bombed (start process from step 2).
etc...

Also, couldn't you easily buy a picture of your house, say, 10 years ago? So they have had the technology for ages, and there were probably satelite pictures of the white house and surrounding area then, so these materials were around already before google earth.

Anyway I have some more points but I am too tired and need sleep =v-v=

by Slasher (See profile) - October 18, 2005 3:13 PM PDT

if the google map is a threat, they should noticed that before the google map because there is already a lot of services that offers satellite images before goole launched the google map.

by goodspeed (See profile) - October 18, 2005 2:57 PM PDT

Lol cheers to that.

by coldfusion1787 (See profile) - October 18, 2005 12:57 PM PDT

It really irritates me when groups of people spend so much time, energy, and resources fighting the future. Google's not the only one that's released an easy to use global imaging program; in some ways I think that NASA's version is more powerful and flexible. In any case, if these satellite images are so detrimental to national security, then maybe they need to get more intelligent about their national security. Information is the wave of the future; trying to plug the holes in the **** of tradition and status quo is useless and ineffectual. Yes, I realize that as the flood gates are opened it's scary and overwhelming--for the groups/associations/governments as well as individuals. The reality is that stopping--by force or entreaty--any one company won't keep the flood from pouring in on us all, sooner than later. This would be a good time for more people to adopt a more Zen approach to life and go with the flow.

by abeburnett (See profile) - October 18, 2005 12:13 PM PDT

Who cares who can look. I certainly don't. Governments don't mind spying on citizens but all of a sudden I'm supposed to be restricted in spying on government because of boogeymen terrorists. If you are afraid to terrorists to the point of restricting your own freedoms then get on your knees and pray to God to let you grow a pair.

by Darryl Snortberry (See profile) - October 18, 2005 11:10 AM PDT

Google is not compromising national or international security by offering Google Earth since the satellite images used to create Google Earth are all public domain and accessbile via other internet sites. Yes, it may be a little easier to use Google Earth to look down at another country but anyone with the patience and know-how can search the internet for those satellite images.

by wroffer (See profile) - October 18, 2005 9:36 AM PDT

If it is not intentional then why is the zoom 1000ft and more in those strategic places. So what is the purpose of Google Earth again ???? I heard directions and maps..I feet there is no need to show the termac and concealed hangers in the name of helping somebody get to the airport.

by Chandan Goswami (See profile) - October 18, 2005 6:34 AM PDT

OMG they are, if they were smart we would have way more attacks,Bush has got the american people into thinkin there smart,they are not smart there leader is the only smart one!

by Greg465 (See profile) - October 18, 2005 5:42 AM PDT

I think India's president has a good point and Molly did a great job for noting this. Google is all about coming up with newer and cooler technology to use information, but sometimes they just cross the line. It may seem harmless to show low res aerial shots of another countries, but it can pose serious security issues. Just wait until our own government react to aerial shots of some classified locations showing up on Google maps in ever increasing details... As much as I love google maps, I think it can be a dangerous tool to some not so nice people...

by wlau (See profile) - October 18, 2005 12:18 AM PDT