Re: Eyeball scan

[Andrew Seth Becker <nili@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>]

Amitai Etzioni, in his recently published "The Limits of Privacy" has
included a study of biometric identifiers such as the "eye-print".  He
points out that there could be meaningful public benefits if we begin
using unique biometrics, such as that it would be impossible for a theif
to get into a person's accounts (though it is possile to steal a PIN, it
is impossible to recreate an eye scan).  It is a theme throughout his
courageous book that if we are willing to sacrifice a modicum of privacy,
we will reap advances in public health and safety.

Whether or not one agrees with the overall point, it is a terrific read.