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Michigan Makes Worker Microchips Voluntary ... Wait, What?
Popular Mechanics ^ | 7/1/2020 | Courtney Linder

Posted on 07/12/2020 7:16:08 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal

If you adopted your pet from a rescue shelter, they probably have a microchip embedded just beneath the skin on the back of their neck. It's a tiny radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip that's no larger than a grain of rice, and it helps you find your furry friend if they ever get lost.

Now, in a strange twist, you could also have a microchip just like it, as some companies have adopted the tracking technology in lieu of keys or traditional building access badges.

Last week, however, the Michigan House of Representatives took a preemptive strike against the technology, passing a bill to make the microchips voluntary in the state. The Microchip Protection Act would allow Michigan employers to use microchipping, but could in no way force employees to participate.

"With the way technology has increased over the years and as it continues to grow, it's important Michigan job providers balance the interests of the company with their employees' expectations of privacy," Rep. Bronna Kahle, the Republican who sponsored the bill, said in a press statement.

(Excerpt) Read more at popularmechanics.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: ai; michigan; microchip; transhumanism
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1 posted on 07/12/2020 7:16:08 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Mark of the beast. We need an amendment in the constitution about forced artificial parts.


2 posted on 07/12/2020 7:18:27 AM PDT by Bayard
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To: ConjunctionJunction; Library Lady; patriot torch; Califreak; mlizzy; Halls; Cedar; Huskrrrr; ...

For those of you interested in the possible Mark of the Beast.
Of all places Michigan.
PM me if you wish to be added/removed from the End Times Ping.

God Bless!
Maranatha!


3 posted on 07/12/2020 7:18:39 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Yes, voluntary in the same way that contributions to the “United Way” are voluntary.


4 posted on 07/12/2020 7:19:21 AM PDT by OKSooner (Don't buy from China. Don't buy from Microsoft. Don't do Facebook. Tweet only enough to get banned.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Candidates need to ask voters whether they approve of the gov’t installing chips into their bodies?


5 posted on 07/12/2020 7:20:47 AM PDT by G Larry (There is no merit in compromising with the Devil.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

The Microchip Protection Act would allow Michigan employers to use microchipping, but could in no way force employees to participate.

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or force companies to hire unwilling workers


6 posted on 07/12/2020 7:23:00 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

It should not be “voluntary” (if you want this job, a promotion, etc.). It should be prohibited.


7 posted on 07/12/2020 7:23:14 AM PDT by ChessExpert (NAFTA - Not A Free Trade Agreement)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

voluntary today,,mandatory tomorrow,,just like the mask


8 posted on 07/12/2020 7:23:28 AM PDT by Craftmore
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... or force companies to hire unwilling workers

The clock, it be ticking


9 posted on 07/12/2020 7:29:22 AM PDT by HangnJudge (When one is in a house of mirrors, everywhere you stand is “center)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Just, “wow!”


10 posted on 07/12/2020 7:29:58 AM PDT by ducttape45 ("Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people." Proverbs 14:34)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Voluntary, if you want to work.


11 posted on 07/12/2020 7:35:30 AM PDT by robel
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To: Bayard
Do you really think an amendment is going to stop or stall the sovereignty of God?

Keeping God at bay is craziness. We need His will done. The answer to the riddle is to get on God's side.

12 posted on 07/12/2020 7:37:50 AM PDT by Salvavida
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“Yes, voluntary in the same way that contributions to the “United Way” are voluntary.”

Yep, seen that. They’ll use the ‘Microchip Compliance Rate’ (MCR) of his direct reports (employees, for those of you in Rio Linda) of a manager as part of his annual assessment, which is used to determine raises, promotions, etc.


13 posted on 07/12/2020 7:38:49 AM PDT by BobL
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I don’t want anything to be mandatory.

But the amount of ignorance that is expressed every time RFID is mentioned is just staggering. These devices obey laws of physics that are completely predictable and immutable, including the inverse square law which makes it impossible to read the chip from more than a short distance away. Shielding prevents even that from occurring and nothing can alter this behavior. It’s entirely within a company’s right to restrict access within its facilities and systems and employees have no right to refuse to demand a physical key for example when electronic access control has been implemented. Again, it should NOT be mandatory! But there are benefits and reasons beyond just big brother paranoia.


14 posted on 07/12/2020 7:47:36 AM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan)
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To: OKSooner

I’ve worked for a couple fairly large companies. Surprisingly neither has ever participated in United fraud.

I’ve always looked forward to having a battle with them but never have.

Wanna compare charitable donations? Glad to. I’ll win.

Wanna compare time donations. Glad to.

Vacation time donated to charities? 1-2 weeks a year.

Now, go feel good about your $2 a month United way enforced “donation”


15 posted on 07/12/2020 7:48:43 AM PDT by cyclotic (The most dangerous people are the ones that feel the most helpless)
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To: bigbob

Facial recognition, and something MS did with a camera that would recognize someone’s bone structure...distance between knee and heel, and elbow and wrist and gait and... combine those with autho’ed persons data for a location and why would you need to implant a chip?

DK


16 posted on 07/12/2020 7:53:54 AM PDT by Dark Knight
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Never... No F’ing way


17 posted on 07/12/2020 8:07:40 AM PDT by MAKOTHEDOG
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To: Dark Knight

Passive RFID seems impractical for use in tracking. It’s range is too short. It could, at best, record when you pass through a doorway or pass close by a receiver.

You’d need to implant an active powered tag to actually track anyone from any distance, I’d think.


18 posted on 07/12/2020 8:07:46 AM PDT by ltc8k6 ( .)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

There is a backlash (hope that word is not band too, because of “”lash” part) building. It will be a terrible sight. See Mat Bracken’s “ What I saw at the coup”.

Sed libera nos a malo.


19 posted on 07/12/2020 8:26:50 AM PDT by NTHockey (My rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal
Last week, however, the Michigan House of Representatives took a preemptive strike against the technology, passing a bill to make the microchips voluntary in the state. The Microchip Protection Act would allow Michigan employers to use microchipping, but could in no way force employees to participate.

Yet.

They are softening us up to the idea.

20 posted on 07/12/2020 8:50:42 AM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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