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Robbery. >> monday i hear about a cell phone someone tried to steal over the weekend. people sometimes attacked on a subway, held up at a bus stop, it's happening a lot. this is not a random act. it happened to megan, it's happening to people. >> the idea of a kill switch is not new. it is, gretchen, gaining a great deal of momentum. some would argue in some form it's almost inevitable. >> seems like a good idea. critics, what do they say? >> proponents fear potential abuse could take place by the government. critics worry intelligence agencies that already monitor our calls now might have the...

Off? another and arguably less intrusive solution is now in the work is stolen phone database would simply alert service providers, not to activate a phone that has been reported stolen. critics say consumers should decide for themselves if they want a kill switch. apple products you might know already have a similar device on all their phones. as this debate continues on how to reduce cell phone theft, the problem now remains, the single largest property crime in the u.s. jenna? jenna: fascinating. david lee, thank you. jon: well he is trying to make history. nascar driver kurt busch with a h...

Other countries, it couldn't apply to because the data is not there and doesn't come into the u.s. >> that was quite a lengthy exchange with congressman hines. at the end of the day what was not answered whether the phone records database provided that critical tip or initiating lead that led to the uncover of the plot. senator critics most widely udall and another said the phone database just provided supplemental or a secondary level of confirmation on those tip tips. >> it was the most full throated defense we heard of the program since it was revealed. thanks so much. >> you're welcome. ...