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Could Stun Bracelets Replace Boarding Passes?

Homeland Security researches extreme measures

By Laila Weir, Newser User

Posted Jul 8, 2008 1:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – A bracelet that would track airline passengers and shock them if they get out of hand might be under consideration by the Department of Homeland Security, the Washington Times reports. The Electronic ID Bracelet could someday replace boarding passes. We "are interested in …... Read full story »

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