Can you imagine some of the excuses modern-day Americans would give if in a similar situation:
"I won't sign since I don't want to break the law"
"I won't sign since I don't want to bring attention to myself"
"I won't sign since I might get sued"
"I won't sign since East India Tea company is a corporation and can therefore do anything they like"
"I won't sign since it might hurt my 401k plan"
Totally pathetic. Like I said earlier, I hope ol' Patrick Henry starts spinning fast enough to hurl this planet into the outer solar system. That would a better fate than getting chipped.
Check this thread out, guys.