Tracking tags may get congressional scrutiny

Unfortunately it WILL happen: In one form or another there will be tracking devices used, much to the dismay of those in the know.

People will actually accept it, under the guise of security or cost savings or something else that will convince them it is a good thing.

These technologies are already widely used on a voluntary basis, and sometimes even without our knowledge or approval (dentists already use implants in the fillings for dental records that can be accesed by waving a detector over your mouth).

Here is just one example, it was big news a while back, albeit briefly.

http://www.digitalangel.net/

"Revelation 13 describes a mark, in the right hand or forehead that will act as not only a form of allegiance or worship, but enable people to buy or sell items - in fact you can't conduct commerce without it. When you hear comments by the head of MasterCard that microchip implants under the skin could be used for commerce - you can't help but see the path we are on." (Quote from a news story)

Before you atheists get upset and start whining, please at least check out the statement by the head of mastercard.; Posted by: Spoon Jabber Posted on: 03/26/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Dangerous Technology Tim Patterson | 03/25/04

but... Trayk2 | 03/25/04

It won't stop at check-out Tim Patterson | 03/25/04

Unfortunately it WILL happen Spoon Jabber | 03/26/04

What exactly 'IS RFID TAG""? ParadigmOdyssey | 03/26/04

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