The use of Global Positioning System (GPS) is now commonly accepted as part of our normal life; many drivers consider this part of the standard equipment in an automobile. This technology is also being adopted to track the location of people. Individuals tracked include young children, elderly people including those afflicted with Dementia or Alzheimer’s, as well as parolees or those under suspicion of terrorism (some of these have not been convicted of any crime).
The continual improvement of the GPS device has resulted in its miniaturization; it can look like an innocuous wristwatch, cell phone, mp3 player, or bracelet all with the ability to pinpoint the longitude and latitude of its wearer.
Pick a group of people which are or could be tracked with a GPS system and discuss how the system works. Include a brief description of the device and the manner in which the information is being used or monitored. Finally, discuss the pros and cons of the use of the GPS technology amidst growing concerns about privacy rights and the intrusion of parents, relatives, and the government into the lives of individuals.
Your written report should have more than half a thousand words.
Be sure to CITE the websites, or add links to the websites used for information.
