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Wisconsin Could Ban Mandatory Microchip Implants

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the mandatory-rfid-nose-rings-still-ok dept.

01101101 writes "The Duluth News Tribune is reporting that Wisconsin could be the first state to ban mandatory microchip implants in humans. The plan was authored by Rep. Marlin Schneider, D-Wisconsin Rapids and Gov. Jim Doyle plans to sign the bill. The bill still leaves an opening for voluntary chipping." Slashdot covered one instance of mandatory microchip implants back in February.

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  1. Choice by Shadow+Wrought · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I realize that people have a choice as to their jobs and could choose to have a different job rather than be implanted, but the line has to be drawn somewhere. Having chips planted into the body of an emloyee is pretty darn good place to start.

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  2. victory for privacy by gravesb · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Its good to see someone is looking out for individual rights. Maybe its because the law was passed prior to the industry growing large enough to have an effective lobby. I hope that more states see the potential and pass similar laws. If it is passed, it will be interesting to see how it is enforced, and how many companies try and get around it. Also, I could see health insurance giving big "discounts" to people who sign up to get a chip.

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  3. Not mandatory but anyone opting out by Silver+Sloth · · Score: 3, Interesting
    will be transferred to work in the call centre.

    Well that's how they did it at my place of work. Ok, so it wasn't microchips but I'm sure they'll use the same principle when the time comes. Usual 'security reasons and if you've nothing to hide...' bollocks.

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  4. I almost can hear the employers... by RafaelGCPP · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I can imagine the dialog between a candidate and the future employer: "Yes, I think you are just perfect for the job. Now, all you have to do is fill those forms, get chipped, and..." "Whoooa! Isn't it illegal? You cannot force me to that!" "You are right but I am not forcing you to take the job either!" The guy takes then the second best, which in turn will accept the chip promptly...

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  5. Re:Doesn't need to be mandatory by Foobar+of+Borg · · Score: 3, Interesting
    Are you implying that Americans will just sit back and let that happen in the first place?

    Yes, they usually do. Fighting back takes time out that they could be spending making money or watching television to relax from working so hard making money so that they will have the money to watch television to relax. Or something like that...

    I don't know a single person that would stand for the government pulling that one over on us.

    Well, I wish I knew some, too. Unfortunately, most people (at least in the US) are not like that.

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