Cell Phones and Privacy

I do not think that repaid phones should be banned at all, not should they have to be registered. I understand it would make it easier to track certain criminals, but what about the average citizen that didn't do anything? I have heard of some people getting pre-paid phones because it is cheaper for them or more convenient. Some people also may use them when traveling abroad. Prepaid phones have many uses other than just using them after breaking the law. It would not be fair for the government to be able to track everyone's prepaid phone. If someone buys a prepaid phone they should not be punished due to other buyers who have committed crimes. It just wouldn't make sense.

Location Tracking

I am completely against putting chips in children, teens, elderly, or anyone for that matter. I believe that it is a huge violation of privacy, no matter what the age. I am okay with items such as GPS tracking shoes and what not, but only because one has a choice in whether or not they use them. Implanting a chip in to someone would be taking away their power to decide. Plus, what would happen if the child grew up and wanted the chip removed. Would it be costly? Would it hurt? Everyone has a right to privacy. There is no way to know who could get a hold of your location either if a chip is implanted in you. In my opinion, the costs infinitely outweigh the benefits in  this situation. An implanted chip is way too permanent and invasive. It violates the whole concept of privacy.

First Post!

Living in a Networked World is a very interesting course to take. I like learning about the digital age and how far we have advanced technologically in such a small amount of time. It is a bit scary though to think about the next generation. Will they have to do anything themselves? What if playing outside and using your imagination become things of the past? I guess we will find out!