This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on December 4, 2002). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
High school students nationwide may be surprised to know that the Pentagon knows their name, address and phone number.
A provision of a new federal education law requires high schools to hand over the information for recruiting purposes, or risk losing federal funds.
— via Boing Boing
Just freaky. I suppose I can kind of understand that school rosters would be a prime source for recruiting people (though I’d prefer that the government at least waited until people were 18, and just stuck to colleges), but threatening to withold funding if they don’t get the rosters? That’s just ridiculous.