Thursday, April 29, 2010

should personal GPS jammers be legalized?


We haven’t posted a new poll in a while so here is a brand new one. We’re not talking about GPS jammers that can interfere with satellite signals miles and miles away. We’re only talking about mini GPS jammers only powerful enough to jam signals in and around your vehicle and plugs into your cigarette lighter. Or a even a battery operated one that you can carry with you if you’re paranoid about “them” turning on the GPS in your phone and following you around.

I mean the government didn’t ask us if they could beam satellite signals on to our houses and backyards and cars, so why should we need their permission to interfere with these signals.. (OK I realize that’s a weak argument…) There are many things to consider here… A GPS jammer can be used by car thieves to disable LoJack or OnStar or similar systems. If legalized airlines may start asking us “please turn off all portable electronics including GPS jammers” since they are starting to use GPS data as a guide for landings already.

So anyways, cast your vote, make a comment. Let us know what you think.

yes - legalize GPS jammers no - keep them illegal

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