Comments on: GPS Tracking Device for Your Children Is This a Good Idea or Not? http://www.bloggernews.net/122807 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:54:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: JNM http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1437338 JNM Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:23:44 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1437338 There are a few issues here to touch base on. First, the dog tags are "RFID chips" not trackers. They will not help find your pet, only identify the pet and owners once it is found. GPS tracking devices, though getting smaller, will never be as small as a RFID chip, because trackers need a cellular modem for 2-way communication. Secondly, when considering the purchase of a tracking device, do your homework because not all GPS systems are alike. Aside from features such as Geofencing, speed-alerts and so on, the one thing you really need to look into is the COST. Most GPS devices I've looked into have HIDDEN costs such as monthly/annual renewal fees or charge you per track ontop of the purchase price. I ended up buying a system called "The GPS Guadian" at http://www.thegpsguardian.com . Not only did I get the device for FREE by purchasing 3 years of service up front, but I got the 4th and 5th year of service for FREE as well. There are a few issues here to touch base on. First, the dog tags are “RFID chips” not trackers. They will not help find your pet, only identify the pet and owners once it is found. GPS tracking devices, though getting smaller, will never be as small as a RFID chip, because trackers need a cellular modem for 2-way communication. Secondly, when considering the purchase of a tracking device, do your homework because not all GPS systems are alike. Aside from features such as Geofencing, speed-alerts and so on, the one thing you really need to look into is the COST. Most GPS devices I’ve looked into have HIDDEN costs such as monthly/annual renewal fees or charge you per track ontop of the purchase price.
I ended up buying a system called “The GPS Guadian” at http://www.thegpsguardian.com . Not only did I get the device for FREE by purchasing 3 years of service up front, but I got the 4th and 5th year of service for FREE as well.

]]> By: treece http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1436264 treece Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:40:10 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1436264 Great article and wonderful suggestion. Even though it is not a guarantee it is sure an improvement. If it saved just one, it would be worth it. I think the shoe would be a better choice than the back pack. But even if the pervert throws the back pack away, it might still be a huge asset in providing his dna. One thing is positive it is a relatively cheap investment to give it a try. Great article and wonderful suggestion. Even though it is not a guarantee it is sure an improvement. If it saved just one, it would be worth it. I think the shoe would be a better choice than the back pack. But even if the pervert throws the back pack away, it might still be a huge asset in providing his dna. One thing is positive it is a relatively cheap investment to give it a try.

]]> By: A nobody http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435896 A nobody Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:52:45 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435896 Yes, it is good, but not enough. There are kids that get grabbed even with something like this. In all reality it only works if the child has it on them. I'm starting to wonder if they will insert a chip in our kids when they are born,ha,.. but not ha! Yes, it is good, but not enough. There are kids that get grabbed even with something like this. In all reality it only works if the child has it on them. I’m starting to wonder if they will insert a chip in our kids when they are born,ha,.. but not ha!

]]> By: LindaOz http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435859 LindaOz Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:32:51 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435859 I have also heard about these GPS devices being in children's watches and available for about $60. I think manufacturers need to use caution in not making these items all look the same. They need a variety of items they can be hidden in, jewelry, frienship bracelets, hair pins, hair scrunchies, pins on clothing, inside shoes, etc. The same goes for any implantable device like tags that go into dog's ears with ID data so that preditors will not start cutting children to remove them. The wearable GPS devices need to look "cool" to motivate kids to wear them. I think it is a great idea. Eventually they will be able to reduce the size of these things to perhaps put in stud earrings, finger rings, etc., or hidden under the hair in a small clip. Thanks, Jan for addressing this important information. It's important we focus on being proactive. I have also heard about these GPS devices being in children’s watches and available for about $60. I think manufacturers need to use caution in not making these items all look the same. They need a variety of items they can be hidden in, jewelry, frienship bracelets, hair pins, hair scrunchies, pins on clothing, inside shoes, etc. The same goes for any implantable device like tags that go into dog’s ears with ID data so that preditors will not start cutting children to remove them. The wearable GPS devices need to look “cool” to motivate kids to wear them. I think it is a great idea. Eventually they will be able to reduce the size of these things to perhaps put in stud earrings, finger rings, etc., or hidden under the hair in a small clip.

Thanks, Jan for addressing this important information. It’s important we focus on being proactive.

]]> By: Marrigan http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435802 Marrigan Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:17:21 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435802 I have been 'developing' a theory about this for some time. I'm not a conspiracy buff, but there is a madness and, quite frankly an evil, that prevents our legislators from enacting severe penalties for pedophiles and violent sex offenders. For the life of me, with their own children at risk of abduction and possible death, how can our elected officials continue to ignore this epidemic of violence? There may be one answer. The same kind of implanted microchip that many of us have for our pets could be modified so that it is possible for it to be activated as a GPS system in 'case of an emergency'. IMO, this is where we are headed. This obviously raises a whole new set of concerns and more importantly, it does not reduce the actual risk. And that's where we should be focusing our energies. I always hear complaints about how unfair the sex offender registry is because of how every category is lumped together. Why hasn't this simply been addressed and changed? And why are pedophiles ROUTINELY released from prison with little to no supervision? Let's face some truth here: the govt. can't generate income from housing pedophiles and sex offenders and the American public is up to its' eyeballs in tax burdens. But, the govt. CAN generate income from a brand new industry that serves a variety of purposes for them...namely, the tracking of American citizens from womb to tomb. It is not cynical to view the abject failure of our govt. to protect our children from pedophiles. There are many wonderful people working in law enforcement, but they are too often hamstrung by lack of resources, lack of information coordination and a general malaise from our lawmakers. IMO, people who harm our children forfeit any and all rights to freedom. Period. There is sufficient overwhelming evidence that pedophiles can not be rehabilitated. Either we join forces in a national united front and demand immediate action from our legislators or we will continue to suffer these crimes against children. I have been ‘developing’ a theory about this for some time. I’m not a conspiracy buff, but there is a madness and, quite frankly an evil, that prevents our legislators from enacting severe penalties for pedophiles and violent sex offenders. For the life of me, with their own children at risk of abduction and possible death, how can our elected officials continue to ignore this epidemic of violence?

There may be one answer. The same kind of implanted microchip that many of us have for our pets could be modified so that it is possible for it to be activated as a GPS system in ‘case of an emergency’. IMO, this is where we are headed. This obviously raises a whole new set of concerns and more importantly, it does not reduce the actual risk. And that’s where we should be focusing our energies.

I always hear complaints about how unfair the sex offender registry is because of how every category is lumped together. Why hasn’t this simply been addressed and changed? And why are pedophiles ROUTINELY released from prison with little to no supervision?

Let’s face some truth here: the govt. can’t generate income from housing pedophiles and sex offenders and the American public is up to its’ eyeballs in tax burdens. But, the govt. CAN generate income from a brand new industry that serves a variety of purposes for them…namely, the tracking of American citizens from womb to tomb.

It is not cynical to view the abject failure of our govt. to protect our children from pedophiles. There are many wonderful people working in law enforcement, but they are too often hamstrung by lack of resources, lack of information coordination and a general malaise from our lawmakers. IMO, people who harm our children forfeit any and all rights to freedom. Period. There is sufficient overwhelming evidence that pedophiles can not be rehabilitated. Either we join forces in a national united front and demand immediate action from our legislators or we will continue to suffer these crimes against children.

]]> By: EILEEN http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435399 EILEEN Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:56:11 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435399 I agree its too easy to toss the gps. I have chip in my dog so i can find him why not in our kids we have lojack on our cars why cant we implant somthing into our children at birth I know that sound a little fat fetched and way crazy but but why can i find my dog and not my child... there has to be a safe way to keep track of our children I agree its too easy to toss the gps. I have chip in my dog so i can find him why not in our kids we have lojack on our cars why cant we implant somthing into our children at birth I know that sound a little fat fetched and way crazy but but why can i find my dog and not my child…
there has to be a safe way to keep track of our children

]]> By: Doe http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435370 Doe Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:34:47 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435370 I agree with Scarypoet, they could easily toss the device out and do their deed. Its a comforting thought, but when rationalized it really isnt as solid as it sounds. I agree with Scarypoet, they could easily toss the device out and do their deed. Its a comforting thought, but when rationalized it really isnt as solid as it sounds.

]]> By: scarypoet http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435367 scarypoet Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:22:26 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435367 The gps tag could prove to be of great benefit in locating a lost backpack or lunch box but it may not be as useful in finding the child. A child abductor could just as easily smash the device or throw it in a pond or flush it down a toilet. An even more devious criminal will just drop the device into someone's open car or truck and throw the police off his trail while they engage in a dead-end pursuit. I don't blame folks for trying to protect their children any way possible but I don't really think this device will make a lot of difference. Once it becomes popular, It will be the first thing an abductor looks for when he/she grabs the child. The gps tag could prove to be of great benefit in locating a lost backpack or lunch box but it may not be as useful in finding the child. A child abductor could just as easily smash the device or throw it in a pond or flush it down a toilet. An even more devious criminal will just drop the device into someone’s open car or truck and throw the police off his trail while they engage in a dead-end pursuit.
I don’t blame folks for trying to protect their children any way possible but I don’t really think this device will make a lot of difference. Once it becomes popular, It will be the first thing an abductor looks for when he/she grabs the child.

]]> By: Its 5 o'clock somewhere http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435272 Its 5 o'clock somewhere Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:59:02 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/122807#comment-1435272 IMO, Something is gona have to be done and i feel this is a start. My vote is YES. IMO, Something is gona have to be done and i feel this is a start. My vote is YES.

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