The very fact that chips are being discussed is anathema to one who values freedom from government control.

Big Brother has apparently gained a strong foothold while John Q Hoople was busy bulli*****ting about the inequity of life and trying to outspend his fellows on houses too large, goods he doesn't need and can't afford to impress people he doesn't like while patting himself on the back by cheating on his taxes.

It's not really about political control so much as financial control.

the term "govern" means "to control". as a governor in a car governs the car's speed, so does the government seek to control the people. the question is how much control are you willing to put up with?

is a 20 ounce soft drink morally OK while a 40 ounce soft drink is the devil? we want to micro manage your life.

Does she need to wear anything else, or just the belt?:confused:

Well, black ff nylons, goes without saying, can't have bare legs, just a flash of white thigh....

It would be required for EVERY transaction EXCEPT voting, in all fairness.

the nice thing about getting chipped is you can throw your plastic credit and debit cards away. when making a purchase, simply glide your hand over the chip reader which will then deduct the amount of your purchase from your bank account. easy and convenient.