RFID Tags To Track Foreigners, Identify Dead

An anonymous reader writes "U.S. security officials say they will use RFID technology at border posts with Canada and Mexico to track foreigners driving in and out of the United States. A Department of Homeland Security spokesman said wireless chips for vehicles would become mandatory at designated border crossings in Canada and Mexico as of Aug. 4. At the same time, British officials are considering using RFID chips to identify the dead in the wake of a disaster." From the British article: "...following the bomb blasts on the London Underground, the process of identifying some bodies - particularly on the deep-lying Piccadilly Line - became very difficult, with some families upset by the amount of time it took to confirm a relative had died. VeriChip advocates argue it could help in these circumstances. "

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Re:First they came for foo, then you, now me!

[TrappedByMyself]

You realize that Slashdot is an unknowing part of the citizen terror campaign run by the powerful. Fear leads to weakness and control, even if it is fear of control.

Slashdot posts these articles, and the fearful such as yourself fuel the fire with these types of FUD posts. Fearmongering under the guise of intelligent discussion. Brilliant idea which catches the 'smart people'. Instead of actively participating in the 'game', they withdraw into their own groups, leaving those in control to have their way. Who has more influence? A geek backed Senator or the EFF? Well, those in control know the answer to that question.

So, I say to you, keep spreading the fear. Keep the brightest of the world pessimistic and disengaged. It's what 'they' want you to do.