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Former Health Secretary Pushes for VeriChip Implants

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the getting-under-your-skin dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Tommy Thompson, the former Bush Health Secretary after implanting a chip into himself, is going to submit a proposal within the next 50 days to promote it for everyone in the USA. VeriChip spokesperson John Procter said 'virtually everyone could benefit from having a chip inserted.' Enjoy your assimilation in the land of the free, citizen."

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  1. Oh God. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I wonder what the reaction will be to this from that part of the extremist christian set that honestly believes the events of Revelations will come true in our lifetime...

  2. Re:Nah, just for immigrants. by Stonent1 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well then if that's the case, lobby for everyone to have it. I'm willing to take the chance and just tag non-native citizens.