Several interest groups have publicly stated opposition against the laptop referendum. Riegle Far, leader of the FCC (Franklinites for a Conservative Change) said that they fear higher taxes included in the referendum to raise state money for the laptops. A representative from the Civil Liberties Council, Wayne Plant stated. "The CLC believes that the the ability to spy on private citizens with any of sort of visual device is an invasion of privacy and violates the Franklin Compact."
Other groups are in favor of the laptop referendum. The NTU (National Teacher Union) in particular supports the laptop referendum. A written statement was sent to Trio News from the NTU saying towards the end of the statement, "As schools become more electronic based, computers will be a necessity for students and this referendum is a step foward in establishing the future of public schooling."
Questions must be raised. Will other states consider similar referendums or laws in the future. Is it truly an invasion of privacy or is it part of the change to electronic connected schooling? What will the future plurality party do?
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The LAP feels strongly on this issue. This clearly violates students rights to privacy as citizens of the United States. These webcams can be turned on at any moment, anywhere, whether that being at school, out with friends, or even in the students bedroom. Students would not be aware of these webcams therefore things that would not normally be done in front of people (such as undressing) can be recorded on the webcam without the students consent or even knowledge of this. Also who knows whos at the other end of the webcam watching the students. What makes a person qualified to spy on students? is it a teacher, or just some creep off the street?
The LAP does believe in aiding schools, such as providing laptops to further a childs education or providing more teachers, etc. But we do not believe in violating these students rights in the process of that.
Savannah MIller LAP
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