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DHS Official Considered Shock Collars For Air Travelers

Submitted by MacRonin on July 8, 2008 - 2:46pm
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DHS Official Considered Shock Collars For Air Travelers - Via Slashdot:

"The Washington Times is reporting that the DHS wants to replace your boarding pass with a GPS-enabled shock bracelet. Plans for the device include subduing passengers remotely as well as onboard interrogation. There's even a promotional video." Perhaps Paul Ruwaldt (the official named in this story) has been watching "The Coneheads" a bit too much, or not actually flying enough. Expressing interest is not quite the same as ordering mass quantities, but it's scary enough.

(Read Original Article - Via Slashdot.)

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