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Shiva Nataraja wrote:
> 
> Edsel Chase wrote:
> 
> >Shiva Nataraja wrote: 
> >
> >> This suggested to me that all vehicles would need to be equipped with
> >> a transponder device in order for the intersection signals to detect
> >> their presence; without a transponder, the intersection would not know
> >> you were there and presumably might not turn green fot you.
> >
> >This is correct --
> 
> And it is this aspect to which I object. I don't think it's a good
> idea to have a tracking device in my car, allowing Big Brother to
> track my every move 24 by 7...

Shiva, such tracking devices as you seem to be concerned 
about do *not* have to be in your car -- if "Big Brother" 
wants to track you, the technology exists for "Him" to 
do so -- 

> Also, such a system would be a logistical nightmare. What if the
> transponder in your vehicle breaks? You'd be stuck at a red light that
> would never change. Likewise, out-of-town visitors, who would not have
> transponders, would likewise be trapped.

Not really -- the logistics are being worked out by 
testing the systems -- since it would take time to 
equip every single vehicle on the road with such a 
system, traffic signals must continue to operate as 
they do now for vehicles without transceivers or 
that have defective transceivers -- 

> >> This would
> >> be a ridiculous system to say the least.

It is far more ludicrous to sit at a red light late 
at night (or anytime for that matter) when there is 
no opposing traffic -- 

It is also ridiculous to fear a technology that might 
save a life, perhaps your life or the life of someone 
you care for -- 

-- 
Drive carefully -- 
Indelibly yours, 
The motorious 
Edsel Chase