[cyborg]

Too much like 666. No thanks!

[neverdem]

FReepmail me if you want on or off my health and science ping list.

[Old Professer]

The mandatory use of such a scheme would lead to the wholesale dismemberment of carriers who ran afoul of those who they offended.

Better the chips were placed in the sternum near the heart.

[DoctorMichael]

Nevermind the tinfoil........their stock kicked a$$:

http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/quickchart/quickchart.asp?symb=ADSX&sid=0&o_symb=ADSX&freq=7&time=18&x=53&y=17

Up 68% today; $5 tomorrow?

[Righter-than-Rush]

This is not 'the mark' but once implanted can be upgraded by sensor to hold far more than just medical information. When it becomes REQUIRED to have it or live as a destitute, we know the mark has come.

Don't bother questioning the course of events.

[endthematrix]

The writing has been on the wall for years. Sooner...most likely later, people will be scratching their heads and wonder when the heck all this stuff came about...as they march into the local chip implant service center.

[yellowhammer]

THESE IMPLANTED CHIP STORIES ARE REALLY BEGINNING TO GET UNDER MY SKIN!

[Born Conservative]

And what if you wanted it removed? I'm sure that removal would be as difficult as removing those implantable birth control rods that used to be on the market (can't remember the name of the med).

[Fixit]

[Jim Noble]

It's for the children.