Friday, November 30, 2007

NASA Snoops Into Sexual Orientation, Private Lives,Scientists Sue

Investigating the scientists who successfully investigated Mars. Image credit: JPL.



To see the JPL scientist's blog on The Homeland Security directive that they are protesting, click the link. Space- the last frontier for the right to privacy.

Markmarkmark writes:
"Wired is reporting that all NASA JPL scientists must 'voluntarily' (or be fired) sign a document giving the government the right to investigate their personal lives and history 'without limit'. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists this includes snooping into sexual orientation, mental & physical health as well as credit history and 'personality conflict'. 28 senior NASA scientists and engineers, including Mars Rover team members, refused to sign by the deadline and are now subject to being fired despite a decade or more of exemplary service. None of them even work on anything classified or defense related. They are suing the government and documenting their fight for their jobs and right to personal privacy."

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