Let the chips fail where they may

Food for thought: If implanted identity microchips are to fulfill the "mark of the Beast" prophecy, will it be a good thing or a bad thing that a simple MRI scan could cause severe burns? Sounds like they would have the potential to keep good little Beast-worshippers in line.

From the online Investor's Business Daily: Breaking News comes word that one of the firms affiliated with the development of the recent approved microchip is selling its stock and pulling out of the project. This reportedly because the firm believes that the health risks of the VeriChip are not being disclosed.

The article says "a document from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that when under MRI, 'Electrical currents may be induced in conductive metal implants' that can cause 'potentially severe patient burns.' " It adds:

In addition to outlining the health risks of the VeriChip, WorldNetDaily says the FDA letter also cites the risk of "compromised information security" among its concerns. "The implant, about the size of a grain of rice, uses radio waves to transmit medical and financial account information to reader devices. There is a risk that these transmission could be intercepted and duplicated by others or that ' as privacy advocates have warned ' the devices could be used to track an individual's movements and location."

"Once you're chipped, you can be identified by doorway portal readers without your knowledge," it quoted Albrecht. "That tracking potential, coupled with VeriChip's potential health risks make the VeriChip a very poor choice for medical patients seeking safety and security."

The VeriChip is in fact used in Europe for non-medical purposes. A syringe-injected microchip implant provides users with VIP treatment at the Baja Beach Club in Barcelona.

A reader" recognizes the individual, credit balance and opens doors automatically into exclusive areas of the club, according to Conrad K. Chase, the club's director. VeriPay implanted patrons can buy drinks and food with a "wave of their hand."

"The objective of this technology is to bring an ID system to a global level that will destroy the need to carry ID documents and credit cards," Chase said. Only 900 individuals have so far asked to be implanted, howeer.

Chase was also quoted as claiming that the VeriChip company had told him that the Italian government was preparing to implant government workers.

Religious fundamentals believe that the VeriChip may be "The Mark of the Beast" referenced in the "Book of Revelations," that says only those with the "mark" in their hands or forehead may buy or sell.

A century or so from now people may look back and laugh at the apocalyptic news reports after scientists figure out how to take the dangers and the bugs out of the implants.

But as for me and my house, we will avoid microchip implants ... like a biblical plague.