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>Did it ever occur to the girl that wearing an identification lanyard is perhaps a security measure by the school to ensure only people permitted to be on the g

>Did it ever occur to the girl that wearing an identification lanyard is perhaps a security measure by the school to ensure only people permitted to be on the grounds are on the school grounds? Three things: 1. It's not for that. It's a way for the school to get credit (and therefore funding) for the students present on any given day. Its purpose has nothing to do with security. 2. If it were intended for security, it would be an ineffective measure. Anyone who wanted to get around it could simply wear something around their neck and nobody would give them a second glance. 3. Schools don't need more security. Yes, there has been some violence in schools, and that's awful, but in terms of preventable death rates, it's not even a blip on the radar.

DigitalSea 14y ago
I am aware that schools with better attendance get more funding which is a primary motivator in this situation but it also does have a security benefit, whether or not that was the goal of RFID in the first place. The issue of ID is moot here, schools for years have always had ID cards (for getting school library books, accessing computers, printing, etc). One could argue any form of security is ineffective, most forms of security have pros and cons, the RFID and ID card scenario is no different. One could also argue that an FBI ID card or bank teller ID card could be faked as well, it's more of a deterrent thing though. I think we can all agree religious beliefs being a reason the family of this girl is against the mandatory school ID is unjustified and insane. I've yet to see any valid argument against mandatory ID cards loaded with RFID chips, is there a con here I am not seeing?
vacri 14y ago
Anyone who wanted to get around it could simply wear something around their neck and nobody would give them a second glance. When I was at high school (late 80s), there was a guy who totally covered his yellow public transport year-pass with black gaffer tape. Every day at the train station he'd flash it to the attendant, and it wasn't until near the end of the year that he was pulled up for it (during a blitz).

DigitalSea 14y ago

I am aware that schools with better attendance get more funding which is a primary motivator in this situation but it also does have a security benefit, whether or not that was the goal of RFID in the first place. The issue of ID is moot here, schools for years have always had ID cards (for getting school library books, accessing computers, printing, etc). One could argue any form of security is ineffective, most forms of security have pros and cons, the RFID and ID card scenario is no different. One could also argue that an FBI ID card or bank teller ID card could be faked as well, it's more of a deterrent thing though. I think we can all agree religious beliefs being a reason the family of this girl is against the mandatory school ID is unjustified and insane. I've yet to see any valid argument against mandatory ID cards loaded with RFID chips, is there a con here I am not seeing?

vacri 14y ago

Anyone who wanted to get around it could simply wear something around their neck and nobody would give them a second glance. When I was at high school (late 80s), there was a guy who totally covered his yellow public transport year-pass with black gaffer tape. Every day at the train station he'd flash it to the attendant, and it wasn't until near the end of the year that he was pulled up for it (during a blitz).