US Set to Use Spy Satellites on US Citizens

duerra writes "A plan to use U.S. spy satellites for domestic security and law-enforcement missions is moving forward after being delayed for months because of privacy and civil liberties concerns. The plan is in the final stage of completion, according to a department official who requested anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly about it. While some internal agencies have had access to spy satellite imagery for purposes such as assisting after a natural disaster, this would be the first time law-enforcement would be able to obtain a warrant and request access to satellite imagery."

Oblig.

[mrbcs]

1984? Shit, America is making Orwell look like an optimist.

If only...

[CormacJ]

I'd be all for this, if I was allowed to use its search engine and see what I did after I went to the bar last night. ..

Re:Oblig. 1984 in the UK

[JonathanR]

stinkin spy satellites.....

Ahhh... so that's where the outer-space smell comes from...

In related news...

[CmdrRickHunter]

In related news, sales of Green Laser Pointers have shot up 200%. Favorites now include several models 5 or 10 mW on the side of decidedly unsafe! Gov't looks into sunglasses for spy satalites

Re:W00t. 1st post

[Nullav]

Either way, it's probably a good time to start learning Chinese.

Or Canadian.

Slashdot users are immune...

[NotQuiteReal]

There isn't a satellite made that can see into your mom's basement.

Re:Oblig. 1984 in the UK

[MightyYar]

500? I thought America's education system was bad.

Judas Priest had their number

[jollyreaper]

Up here in space
Im looking down on you
My lasers trace
Everything you do

You think youve private lives
Think nothing of the kind
There is no true escape
Im watching all the time

Im made of metal
My circuits gleam
I am perpetual
I keep the country clean

Im elected electric spy
Im protected electric eye

Always in focus
You cant feel my stare
I zoom into you
You dont know Im there

I take a pride in probing all your secret moves
My tearless retina takes pictures that can prove

Im made of metal
My circuits gleam
I am perpetual
I keep the country clean

Im elected electric spy
Im protected electric eye

Electric eye, in the sky
Feel my stare, always there
Theres nothing you can do about it
Develop and expose
I feed upon your every thought
And so my power grows

Im made of metal
My circuits gleam
I am perpetual
I keep the country clean

Im elected electric spy
Im protected electric eye

Re:What about Google Earth, you OK with that too?

[circj]

I am bald, you insensitive clod!

Re:W00t. 1st post

[wellingj]

Let alone lasers which can shoot though walls and ceilings.

Re:W00t. 1st post

[grimmfarmer]

Note to self: do not leave diabolical plans facing upward on deck whilst sunning self...

Re:I am a member of the US Intel community.

[Anonymous Coward]

Dear bryce1012,

Thank you for your letter of support. It means so much to us to know that you good folks in "the trenches" believe that what we are doing is worthwhile, and that you support our enlargement of powers (and our newfound responsibilities)! In summary, we hope we can continue to count on your unconditional support, no matter what happens.

- The Government.