Gah, I should probably stay out of this one because my emotions will get in the way...
But that said, if the USA ever does plant chips in its residents, I will immediately move to a country that does not. Even if it's -removed-.
Edit: Removed the country name before the mods slap me. Just imagine the worst, most oppressive, dangerous country you can think of. That's where I'd go.
This has to be a late april's fool. Anyway, if I ever take an implant I want to have a red eye like the terminator.
Ironside 10:27 06-03-2006
If the politicians and thier friends agrees to do it first and thier movement is public information then I'll consider it.
Even if that will only happen when hell freezes over, my consideration will last about 0,4 seconds before I move to another country.
Thinking about a bit more, I can possibly consider it when it comes to very severe crimes with a high re-offending frequence (pedofiles), but that's about it.
Banquo's Ghost 11:04 06-03-2006
Originally Posted by Ironside:
Thinking about a bit more, I can possibly consider it when it comes to very severe crimes with a high re-offending frequence (pedofiles), but that's about it.
And therein lies the dilemma and the slippery slope it teeters upon. If you concede the principle of monitoring as an appropriate response to one situation, then a government can extend it to other circumstances almost at will.
All they have to do is frighten the voters enough and soon all registered liberals will be tagged.
There's always one idiot willing to give up liberty for apparent security, and always a politician willing to help him.
(Just to make my point very clear, because the text medium may mislead, I am
not referring to you as being any such idiot.

)
Conspiracy mode ON
Sounds to much like what the anti christ would do

I'd never take a chip

....they'd have to take my guns first

maybe their is connection....they always say the anti christ will pretend to be a peace lover

once the guns are gone he'll make his move and put chips with 666 stamped on them, in
all of us!
conspiracy mode off
But that probably won't be far from the truth when the anti christ comes. Which is why no one will voluntarily get a chip.
And even an athesist doesn't like the idea of chips I'd think.
ok enough of that I dont want to go OT.
People won't ever accept chips..... but, They make them small enough now that when you get a shot they could put it in you....
oh...I just realized this is about immigrants!
sorry about the grammar
Ironside 15:46 06-03-2006
Originally Posted by
Banquo's Ghost:
And therein lies the dilemma and the slippery slope it teeters upon. If you concede the principle of monitoring as an appropriate response to one situation, then a government can extend it to other circumstances almost at will.
All they have to do is frighten the voters enough and soon all registered liberals will be tagged.
There's always one idiot willing to give up liberty for apparent security, and always a politician willing to help him.
(Just to make my point very clear, because the text medium may mislead, I am not referring to you as being any such idiot.
)
No worries. I'm very aware of that slope, that's why I would only possibly consider it in that case.
I mean if properly introduced it would be a true wonder for most crime solving. No thefts, most murders solved, etc, etc. That it would be that wonderful world that makes you wake up soaked in sweat and screaming in the middle of the night is another issue

.
Divinus Arma 05:37 06-05-2006
I'm sure most of you know my stance on illegal immigration.
But this is an unethical act of dehumanization.
Zalmoxis 06:56 06-05-2006
Originally Posted by
Divinus Arma:
I'm sure most of you know my stance on illegal immigration.
But this is an unethical act of dehumanization.
Seconded based on the fact that I hate chips.
doc_bean 11:33 06-05-2006
Originally Posted by Divinus Arma:
But this is an unethical act of dehumanization.
it deserves to be repeated
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