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Re:Why was this secret? by kisielk on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @06:53PM (#6891793)
On the other hand if they and everybody else knew the whereabouts of their abusive partner, wouldn't that actually contribute to their safety?
Re:Why was this secret? by differentView on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @07:37PM (#6892003)
How so? Are you going to stay awake 24/7 to stop those abusers when they get too close to their victims?
Re:Why was this secret? by justinlilly on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @07:52PM (#6892049)
If the theoretical data is available on the theoretical abuser, the police could monitor it, or you could have a non-profit service which monitors the proximity and alerts authorities / sends a "get out of the house" message to you.
Re:Why was this secret? by gnaffle on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @07:55PM (#6892061)
So, instead of living a life in relative safety, you get to spend the rest of your life on alert and in fear. I really don't see how you can argue that this would be an acceptable solution.
Re:Why was this secret? by matz1 on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @08:24PM (#6892210)
No I would have no problem if they just watch, only if they did something hurt then its problem. In open society they can be tracked easily.
Re:Why was this secret? by gnaffle on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @08:26PM (#6892232)
Great for you, but I think that you understand that not everyone would feel the same in such a situation?
Re:Why was this secret? by differentView on Thursday December 12, 2013 @12:48PM (#6895810)
The most theoretical part of such a scenario is the police force that follows procedures perfectly and aren't ever overworked.
Re:Why was this secret? by Ygg2 on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @07:07PM (#6891869)
Assuming such data isn't easily falsified.