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Do you think this free access to maps is a good thing? Why?

Free access to maps as compared to the scenario in the earlier times wherein they were kept as secrets is good in the sense that it has provided the opportunities for research in this field. Researches in turn help in acquiring greater knowledge about particular aspects and regions and in turn help to serve the people better.

However, free access to maps is a matter of concern because they can lead to a growth in crime against humanity such as the rise in no. of terrorist attacks.


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