Is Big Brother Zeroing In Via Google?

I HAVE been meaning to write about Google Earth ever since I discovered it.

First time, it was not so interesting because there was not much of Namibia to see. These days, it is amazing! Every time I miss home I open Google Earth and drive/fly (however one wish to call it) around Windhoek or Swakopmund.It makes me feel close to home.Google Earth streams the world over wired and wireless networks, enabling users to virtually go anywhere on the planet and see places in photographic detail.This is not like any map you have ever seen.This is a 3D model of the real world, based on real satellite images combined with maps, guides to restaurants, hotels, entertainment, businesses and more.You can zoom from space to street level instantly and then pan or jump from place to place, city to city, even country to country.As fascinating as this tool can be to some of us, it can also be useful to a fanatic wanting to prove a point the wrong way.Amazing it might be, but is the NIS doing their job? Information technology is a great thing, but maybe the Government or the Defence Forces or National Security Council might wish to take a look at Google Earth and decide what infrastructures, areas, etc they want to protect and blur certain views.At first, it was a shock for me to see the State House close-up.Google Earth is developing every year.Imagine what would happen if these were real-time images? The thief will know where the police cars are, how many guards are present at the loading of a bank ATM, where to escape, bomb military bases …the list goes on.Vivian Toivo SwitzerlandThese days, it is amazing! Every time I miss home I open Google Earth and drive/fly (however one wish to call it) around Windhoek or Swakopmund.It makes me feel close to home.Google Earth streams the world over wired and wireless networks, enabling users to virtually go anywhere on the planet and see places in photographic detail.This is not like any map you have ever seen.This is a 3D model of the real world, based on real satellite images combined with maps, guides to restaurants, hotels, entertainment, businesses and more.You can zoom from space to street level instantly and then pan or jump from place to place, city to city, even country to country.As fascinating as this tool can be to some of us, it can also be useful to a fanatic wanting to prove a point the wrong way.Amazing it might be, but is the NIS doing their job? Information technology is a great thing, but maybe the Government or the Defence Forces or National Security Council might wish to take a look at Google Earth and decide what infrastructures, areas, etc they want to protect and blur certain views.At first, it was a shock for me to see the State House close-up.Google Earth is developing every year.Imagine what would happen if these were real-time images? The thief will know where the police cars are, how many guards are present at the loading of a bank ATM, where to escape, bomb military bases …the list goes on.Vivian Toivo Switzerland