Plans already exist, or are at least being discussed, as to how these chip implants can increase security around the United States. There are discussions and serious talk in government circles about how they could be used to track illegal immigrants, the elderly, and the military. Other groups could also be among the first to be mandated to receive the chip implants, too. Passports are now using RFID technology.

While there are some obvious potential benefits in the case of, say, knowing where an elderly person is if they have Alzheimer's and like to take unattended long walks. Or, in the case of the military, if a soldier dies, then the body can be identified, or, if kidnapped, then they could rather easily be found. The problems, however, with the possibilities of invasion of privacy and identity theft could almost be staggering. An individual would be trackable anywhere he or she went. This is definitely Big Brother's greatest dream come true. Ideally, those who want the system are saying, it would greatly cut down on the need to carry either cash or credit cards. All you would need to do is to wave your hand and financial transactions can be quickly made.

Problems, however, are beginning to crop up that could delay the chip implants - at least for now. Just in the past couple of months, it was discovered that RFID chips implanted in animals have given sudden rise to tumors in their vicinity. In the interim, before they solve this problem, it would be a good time to talking to your senator or Congressman to stop legislation that may even now be in the works. Of course, if it cannot be resolved, it is possible that a mark in the forehead or right hand will do.