To add one more, and more surreal, element to this issue: I can EASILY foresee a day not too far off when "for our safety" against ID theft and other injurious practices, an ID chip will be placed just under the skin on our foreheads or near the hairline or behind an ear. No, not in our arms or shoulders or fingers- it will have to be placed on a body part we cannot do without. (There are seemingly some people who wouldn't mind the loss of their heads. :)

The innovation will be promulgated on the basis of safety, convenience (No need to carry cash!), 'cool'ness and necessity. No doubt that at first it will be voluntary but quite soon will become mandatory.

Did you know that the Bible speaks of this? I'm going to look it up. Not very often do I find the bible relevant but this time...