[Junior]

The "Mark of the Beast¹" whackos aside, I can see a definite use for this thing for paroled criminals, especially for folks like sex offenders.

¹There are some people who believe that everything is an indication of the end times. These people are generally unhappy with life and can't wait for it to be over. Consider it to be a type of "suicide by God" syndrome.

[freeeee]

I can see a definite use for this thing for paroled criminals

"The technology will insidiously insert itself into the system, first in smaller ways, then in larger ways, until people get used to it," said Peterson of the Arlington Institute. "Then it will become a common and easy way to establish identity."

It'll go something like this (in chronological order):

1. Pets (check)
2. Stupid people who want them voluntarily (check)

Now onto the important part, involuntary humans...

3. Soldiers (Your @__ belongs to the Corps!, and the Corps wants a chip in its property!)
4. Sex Offenders. (It's very important to start with them, because those opposed can be portreyed as sympathetic to perverts: "Besides, soldiers have them! Do you think molesters are above soldiers!?")
3. People on parole/probation (no chip? serve your time!)
4. All prisoners
6. Anyone arrested

Next is the hard part, people who haven't been accused of breaking the law:

7. Anyone who works with children
8. Anyone who wants a professional license
9. Anyone who wants a drivers license
10. Anyone who wants a job

This is all as predictible as tomorrow mornings sunrise.

[Central_Floridian]

I say shoot sex offenders after a quick trial. Even if violent and dangerous criminals are tagged, what good will that do? Will it do more than record a terrible crime?

[Mamzelle]

While I agree that eschatology tends to unhinge some otherwise sensible Christians--this business of implanting bar-code chips is too chilling to ignore.