So they're rolling these out in October. That means if I applied for one now, I'd still get a non-RFID insecure crap passport, right? I suggest any other Americans reading this do the same. I don't know if the applications ask your reason for requestion a passport, but if so be absolutely sure to mention that you're only applying for a passport because you want to get one before they roll out RFID. Mention that RFIS passports are an insecure system that allows any idiot with a receiver and the right software to commit identity theft without even touching his target. It probably won't accomplish anything, but goddammit it's as subversive as we're allowed to be without going to prison.
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furtim @ Mar 13th 2006 3:44PM
Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid.
So they're rolling these out in October. That means if I applied for one now, I'd still get a non-RFID insecure crap passport, right? I suggest any other Americans reading this do the same. I don't know if the applications ask your reason for requestion a passport, but if so be absolutely sure to mention that you're only applying for a passport because you want to get one before they roll out RFID. Mention that RFIS passports are an insecure system that allows any idiot with a receiver and the right software to commit identity theft without even touching his target. It probably won't accomplish anything, but goddammit it's as subversive as we're allowed to be without going to prison.