Even if you ignore the horrific liberty infringement implications, all technology that can be made by governments can be made by counterfeiters, barring things that require specific rare materials. Often counterfeiters invent technology before governments do.

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Massive, epic adventure, multi-coloured, multi-layered.
Sort of two/three dimensional Wizard of Oz for the future.

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My dad builds RFID systems...

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Of course RFID chips have great potential.  I read an article in Scientic American a few years ago about how it'd revolutionise inventory tracking for products, etc (the only issue was of cost).  With all the neat technologies being developed (such as its induction power system), I'm sure it can be a great thing.

However, implanting these devices into people is a very sensitive issue.  It is nothing to do with being against technology -- there are just certain issues (due to past notions and societal constructs) about which the public would be wary.  Are these preconceived notions right?  I am not one to judge, but I can say: It has no correlation to the trepidation of the people of yore installing electrical lines in their house.

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You'd think a thousand miles would be enough,
I guess I'll keep walking.

I understand your point about people's 'sensitivities' re a implant.
They felt the same way when vaccinations, tooth fillings, IUDs or any number of things injected or implanted in the body were introduced.  But once people see how really tiny these things are- even little kittens get them!
Ironic isn't- people will chip their dog or cat in case it gets lost but wont provide their child the same protection!
RFID would practically end lost and kidnapped children!

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 ~ Anyone who is not confused doesn't understand the situation ~

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"Bias"?- I'd prefer- "enlightenment"- knowing what I'm talking about vs a sea of ignorance and paranoia from those who don't.

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I understand your point about people's 'sensitivities' re a implant.  
 They felt the same way when vaccinations, tooth fillings, IUDs or any number of things injected or implanted in the body were introduced. But once people see how really tiny these things are- even little kittens get them!
Ironic isn't- people will chip their dog or cat in case it gets lost but wont provide their child the same protection!
RFID would practically end lost and kidnapped children!

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Just wanted to point it out to you.

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You'd think a thousand miles would be enough,
I guess I'll keep walking.

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"Bias"?- I'd prefer- "enlightenment"- knowing what I'm talking about vs a sea of ignorance and paranoia from those who don't.

 I understand your point about people's 'sensitivities' re a implant.  
 They felt the same way when vaccinations, tooth fillings, IUDs or any number of things injected or implanted in the body were introduced.  But once people see how really tiny these things are- even little kittens get them!
Ironic isn't- people will chip their dog or cat in case it gets lost but wont provide their child the same protection!
RFID would practically end lost and kidnapped children!

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http://news.com.com/2010-1069-980325.html
http://www.cdt.org/privacy/20060501rfid-best-practices.php
http://www.spychips.com/

Getting a tooth filled or a vaccination doesn't lead to a person losing their privacy.


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Don't laugh at me, Don't call me names
Don't get your pleasure from my pain
In God's eyes we're all the same
Someday we'll all have perfect wings

Somewhere there is a corollary to Murphy's Law to the effect that if something can be used for evil purposes, it will be used that way. And if you read those links, you'll see that this not only has potential to be used wrongly, but also has the strong probability.


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Don't laugh at me, Don't call me names
Don't get your pleasure from my pain
In God's eyes we're all the same
Someday we'll all have perfect wings

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We HAVE a big brother society now.  Everyone who functions in modern society is documented in numerous ways.  But if you are not do anything wrong so what. I think its good that there are ways to track down bad people and protect law abiding people like me.  

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"Anyone who trades liberty for security deserves neither liberty nor security."
Benjamin Franklin


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Don't laugh at me, Don't call me names
Don't get your pleasure from my pain
In God's eyes we're all the same
Someday we'll all have perfect wings