Microchips?

In the Virginia House, they are voting on a bill to prevent employers and insurance companies from micro-chipping people without their consent? WOW! Where have I been, that I had no idea anyone wanted to do this anyhow!

I know the technology is there, and has been in place for pets for quite a while. Back in the 90s, I even thought about getting my macaws chipped, because there was an awful lot of exotic bird thefts, and a microchip does identify the bird as belonging to a certain owner. I never did do it though--I decided not to, because I am not a breeder, with tons of expensive birds to be stolen. Instead, we added security lights outside the house.

Anyway, as expected, some are taking the idea of human micro-chipping straight to the book of Revelation and all that "mark of the beast" and "end times" stuff.

To read the Washington Post article, click here.

There is a lot of concern for invasion of personal privacy, I get that. But millions already give up little pieces of privacy every single day. Think OnStar tracking in newer cars; and GPS. Think Nielsen, for determining how many watch what television shows.

I don't have On-Star or a GPS in my truck. The truck is 10 years old, and I just never added those kinds of things to it. For directions when I go out to do deliveries, I use Microsoft Streets and Trips to plan my route. (Note to self: need to update that old 2002 version!) Cell phones also can track people. If you're using a credit or debit card, the paper trail "tracks" you (or whoever might have gotten your card!)

I really don't care that I can already be tracked. I lead an ordinary life, and it would no doubt, bore the hell out of anyone watching me, LOL!

Will I get chipped anytime soon? Highly doubtful, as far as I know!

However, the article did mention the chips might be helpful for patients with
Alzheimers. Could it be...that someday my children will get me chipped, so they won't lose track of me?

Good and bad uses--I can see both.
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