Let me explain my thoughts ...
The right of individual privacy is essential to the well-being of a free society and shall not be infringed without the showing of a compelling state interest. I have a hard time understanding why Disney has a compelling reason greater than our state or country ? Sorry , no way.
The finger scan also carries risks for us in sitting on a database. How is the data protected? Who has access? Is access audited? I don't think any of us should have to take ANY risks with our identity to give Disney the advantage of taking less risks. They can hire more staff to manage the ticket issue and should get stronger about prosecuting those who use bad tickets as thefts. I'm sure this is a minority. Unfortunatly, this minority impacts all of us in that we are the ones being asked to submit to biometric finger scans. What next ? Retina scans, DNA samples, X rated x ray machines. IMO, I say let's draw a line in the sand right now. I would urge everyone to consider what giving up freedoms mean to us and future generations . Sometimes we should not do things that might appear to make sense because they set precedents. Your call.
With respect to the bag searches , I don't like it but I can understand and somewhat justify. Since 9/11, the world changed and this is a hefty price we are all paying. I do have concerns that Disney, being an American icon, could be at risk. For the safety of all the people who visit Disney (so many children) , I am willing to compromise and give up my right to keep the contents of my bag private and submit to this search so that we can be safer. I still don't like it and really wish we didn't have to compromise on this freedom. I put up with TSA all the time.
In response to one of the PP's questions, I have had 2 houses mortgages and 4 apartment buildings mortgaged / refinanced and have never been asked for a finger scan. I would not do busines with a company that required them. I've held 3 jobs and have never had a finger print / health exam. The background checks are intrusive enough.
I agree that we disclose too much information such as social security numbers . the back of the social security card CLEARLY states, NOT TO BE USED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES. We are told to protect it and keep it in a safe place LOL. The masses act like sheep, and their social security number just rolls of their lips easily whenever someone asks. WHO doesn't have our social security numbers ? Once we lose a freedom and privacy, it's very hard to go back.
I think this would make an interesting legal case. Initially, I would think ACLU. After reflecting, I wonder if a consumer attorney might be better.
Can Disney sell a ticket or vacation package inclusive of ticket(s) and then require that a consumer submit to biometric ? Would a consumer , be refused admittance ? Is this disclosed up front ? Would the ticket/ package be refunded in such a case. Personally, I'd like to see this new policy challenged. I wonder how it would shake out.
