Google Caves To Pentagon Wishes

[Bouncer]

The Pentagon said that Google Street Views is a threat to national security and made Google pull images taken on streets near U.S. military bases. Google complied with the governmental order, even though the images were taken from public streets. Freedom of information and security butt heads once again.

The government was concerned that the images, which included views of the entrances to military bases, were a threat. Gen. Gene Renuart, head of the military command responsible for homeland defense, said, "It actually shows where all the guards are. It shows how the barriers go up and down. It shows how to get in and out of buildings. I think that poses a real security risk for our military installations."

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[NewbieChris]

I don't see too much of a problem with this.

[Bouncer]

the problem i see is not really with google. its the fact that google basically got the pics from the net. its not like they have their own satellite. in other words, anyone can still get those same pics themselves.

[NewbieChris]

the problem i see is not really with google. its the fact that google basically got the pics from the net. its not like they have their own satellite. in other words, anyone can still get those same pics themselves.

Yea and someone could basically scout it out too. As long as its not compromising the privacy of American citizens I don't care.

[alwaysgrowing]

why cant they use this technology to look into britney's or angelina's shower. that would be a better use of time

[Bouncer]

why cant they use this technology to look into britney's or angelina's shower. that would be a better use of time

out of all the people you can think of, you pick fucking Britney Spears? get the fuck out. lol.

how about Scarlet Johanson..

[Shibby]

Does that mean yahoo will do the same and is this the Google earth thing that the pentagon is talking about?

[Bouncer]

Does that mean yahoo will do the same and is this the Google earth thing that the pentagon is talking about?

its google maps. and no because yahoo dosent have the service.

[Shibby]

If you bring up a maps through yahoo you can click on satellite and see the details of the streets also.



By the way, thanks for posting the pics in the thread. It's always nice to throw in hot chics when ever possible :D