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It has been 2 years since the Bentham grid went online in New York City.

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It was a technological marvel.

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The grid takes all those things unique to you: your social security number, your passport,

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your debit and credit account and links them to one thing.

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Your DNA.

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With just a touch, the grid collects a tiny sample of your genetic material iding you instantly,

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then a purchasse can be deducted directly from your personal account or

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you can unlock and start your car.

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And it all work within a margin of error of .001%.

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The ultimate social network.

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No cash has to change hands, no ID cards have to be shown, no keys have to be carried.

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Today, you can't do anything in New York City without the grid knowing who you are and where you are.

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After just 6 months in service, state legislature passed an unprecedented bill

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giving law enforcement complete access to the grid's data.

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As a result there hasn't been a reported case of identity theft in over 18 months

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and APD case clearances have soarded above 90%

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and fugitives have been found and captured, recorded numbers.

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Thank you for using the grid.

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I think the question everyone here is asking is:

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is the right to privacy effectivly dead in New York City?

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The crime rate in New York City is now lower than that of Wyoming.

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I think anyone including my fellow New Yorkers

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would happily sacrifies a little bit of privacy for that kind of personal safety.

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Many held the launch of the Bentham grid has a funeral for american crime.

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But it was the day something else began.