Re: Google Earth, a must!

I would probably share your enthusiasm if I had not seen a segment on one of the news programs. The news segment showed that the high resolution aerial views includes phenomenal views of all our military bases in Iraq, etc. Soldiers are discovering their security has been compromised, and they are not pleased.

Google Earth spokesmen have defended their actions saying all the information in the program is available through public sources. While I'm sure that's true, I would have preferred that information that could jeopardize the lives of our military not be served up on a silver platter. No matter what any of us thinks about the war itself, I'm sure we all agree that the safety of our soldiers is something that ought to be vigorously protected!

Karen Selwyn


BillRoddy wrote:
This is a little know part of Google. A view of the world you have never seen before. From Google:
"Welcome to Google Earth! With Google Earth, your computer becomes a window to anywhere on the planet, viewing high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, elevation terrain, road and street labels, business listings, and more."

For example type in Juneau AK and you descend to the city and port.
To get started I recommend you select View Full Screen, then Play Tour. A fantastic journey.
Download program at:

http://earth.google.com/

Bill





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