I object to implanting ID tags in humans for three major reasons.
- Security of information. If someone can legally read the ID tag information, someone can illegally read the ID tag information. I don't mind machine readable ID cards - either bar code or computer chip. I have a few myself. However, I can choose when and where they are read. When they can be read by a scanner remotely, I do not decide to whom the information goes.
- Privacy of information. I don't like the idea of being tracked everywhere I go. Yes, I know that cell phone companies can track me because of my cell phone, and I know I leave an electronic footprint every time I use my ATM/Credit card. I don't have anything to hide, but I don't like the idea of someone being able to surveil me remotely.
- Manipulation of information. The ability in the future to manipulate the information, either by a hacker or government agent disturbs me. Once the ID tag is associated with financial information, the concern increases. I don't think there is any current threat, but I've seen enough science fiction to not like the idea of contorl over a person.
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