Mr. Jay Bookman said "I would also think that if anybody implanted a microchip in someone else’s body without their permission, they would be guilty of crimes far more serious than a little misdemeanor."

Really? So what law do we have that would demand any punishment of said act. That's right there isn't one. That’s OK we should follow your example and make sure we don't interfere with those that load Malware and Spyware on our computers. We have far more important issues to talk about. Welcome to 1984. So much for party of personal liberty.

Oh please. When has someone tried to infringe your liberties by forcing you to have a microchip implant? I very much believe in the right to personal privacy and I've written in opposition to unconstitutional legislation such the PATRIOT Act and NSA wiretapping. I've written against Rep. Rob Teilhet's DNA upon arrest bill because it subverts due process and does not require a warrant, which are basic rights under the Bill of Rights. So, please feel free to continue being wrong.

There is a difference between malware, spyware and computer viruses, which actually present a threat to people because of security risks, over the non-existant threat of someone forcing me to have a microchip implanted.

If it's a legitimate threat, then yes, there should be a law against it. The problem is there is no movement at a national level to force anyone to have a microchip implanted on them.

Every Senator that voted for that bill now looks like they wear a tinfoil hat.

Technology is frequently a two-edged sword. There are tons of great uses for RFIDs and as the cost plummets, they'll be everywhere. But I have a real problem when they start putting them in things that people carry around with them all the time and identify you - things like passports, driver's licenses and credit cards. All of those things already exist. And I've heard people advocating the use of them to track criminals and children, so it's no great leap to advocate them for everyone. Would you really be surprised for Obama (or a Bush Republican for that matter) to call for something like this in the name of security?

You are right Donnie, I am surprised they haven't tried this on the angle of National Security. We never know what the future has in store for us, but when politicians are involved nothing surprises me.

I have GPS in my Jeep and on my iPhone. I'm well aware of what they can do can do with it. In fact, Penn & Teller did an episode on that on Bullshit!. And the General Assembly passed legislation in the last couple years that would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before that information could be acquired.

Would I be surprised? No, I wouldn't. But the probability of something like that getting through Congress is slim.

My point is that it is not an issue, so why bother with it when there are other issues that are much more important for legislators to deal? When/if it becomes an issue, then go for it.

Jason you are right sir. We have other fish that need frying don't we. People need jobs and just as this latest figure on unemployment shows things to be better it is likey that those who were running out of time did. And they are still unemployed just not getting any money. The legislature needs to focus on the problems that are real instead of those that might be.
But on the microchip subject I remember the doctors asking me if I wanted a chip installed with my medical info. I said no. I knew where that could lead.

Meet CODIS the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) provided by the FBI

Privacy concerns

The CODIS database originally was primarily used to collect DNA of convicted sex offenders. Over time, this has expanded. Currently all fifty states have mandatory DNA collection from certain felony offenses such as sexual assault and homicide, and 47 states collect DNA from "all" convicted felons. Other states have gone further in collecting DNA samples from juveniles and all suspects arrested. In California, as a result of Proposition 69 in 2004, all suspects arrested for a felony, as well as some individuals convicted of “misdemeanors”, will have their DNA collected starting in 2009. In addition to this, all members of the US Armed Services who are convicted at a Special Court Martial and above are ordered to provide DNA samples, even if their crime has no civilian equivalent (for example adultery).

Once something like this get started it continues to grow. What’s next DNA collection kits for traffic cops? Remember this was a “non-issue” 10 years ago. That’s ok everything is cool until big brother introduces the word “Mandatory” Anybody want to move to California? Thought so.

The same thing has been proposed in Georgia and I oppose it. It's DOA in the legislature.

Is there a looming threat for microchip implants for Georgia citizens? Didn't think so. It was a waste of time. Thanks for playing.

You're all sadly way behind the times. Implants or some other
technology yet unknown has been in use for sixty years or perhaps more to literally surveill human thought with sophistication from remote locations. The method is leveraged with other technologies that can create tapping sounds on walls and other objects that knowledgeable targeted people (TI's) sometimes call 'click messaging'. Another technology can create the perception of biting flies and other physical sensations upon the skin that TIs are calling 'bee stings'. Both can be used to complete an utterly unprovable semi-communications feedback loop in conjunction with the thought surveillance technology. Both can be used to interrogate and drive TIs absolutely nuts on a continuous basis. A third alternative means is via so-called 'signing'. That is - to simply refer to embarrassing and painful information gleaned via those means in indirect, ambiguous and also deniable ways through a variety of venues from film and TV to strangers on the street that are sometimes called 'street theater'. The CIA and FBI have been exploiting its contacts within the media for precisely that purpose for decades on shows like 'Lost', 'Family Guy', 'The Colbert Report' and numerous others to regularly hound their targeted individuals. Headaches, tinnitus and burning sensations can be caused remotely as well. I'm a Georgia Tech electrical engineer and I'm still astonished that those are possible at all and at a loss as to how to understand how they are accomplished.

To show you how deadly serious I am about this, I invite you to read my recent civil court action in Georgia's Fourth District. I lost of course, because the FBI and CIA outright lied about what they (or at least others contracting / volunteering for them) have been doing to me and others and what they are capable of doing.

And no, I am not a schizophrenic or anything of the sort. And I am thoroughly sick of it. Charles McCoy, the so-called 'Highway Shooter' of a few years back was evidently targeted by such means, himself and unfortunately chose an unfortunate method of response.

Eventually, some TIs simply go ballistic, desperate and not knowing what else to do.

This action by the GA general assembly is LONG overdue. But the question is not whether to pass laws against such nefarious, deniable and illegal manipulation, harassment and torture of human beings without due process. The question is how to ENFORCE those laws, considering that such clever means of cruelly and deniably EXPLOITING the technology of remote surveillance are ALSO in use.

The only remedy for that one seems to be to call for a comprehesive congressional investigation into the matter. I urge all of you to write your Congressmen and Senator immediately and demand exactly that, while the issue is still fresh in the minds of many.

The most relevant buz terms are COINTELPRO, MKULTRA, clandestine harassment, 'the game' or gaming, and yes, so called 'mind control'. If you tune into popular culture (particularly hip hop), you will find numerous TIs and their tormentors singing between the lines on the issue already.

You will find that the films 'A Beautiful Mind', 'Close Encounters' and most clearly the film 'The Game' and numerous others are filled with such signage both to sell (most frequently as being for the benefit of children) and to exploit the so-called 'game'. One has to read between the lines and decipher cleverly chosen wording and symbolism (like mirror, bird, monkey, cat, color symbols and so forth) to begin to decipher that language of suggestion.

One quite reliable benchmark, believe it or not, is Orwell's novel 1984. On the first few pages, look for 39/93 symbols (meaning righteous not). There are a total of three such instances in the novel. 7, blue, red, green and other symbols packed with unstated meaning are also common. Note that although Orwell coined the term 'thought police', he never overtly included the premise of actual thought surveillance. However, three times within the novel in rapid succession, the O'Brien character accurately reports the content of the Winston character's mind - a vague sign. Note also that according to at least one reporter, Orwell, Hemingway and others had definite contacts with British intelligence. One must assume that in addition to the enormous expenditures of research dollars that lead to the development of the bomb, western intel was also working on other more secretive projects. It saddens me to have to reveal such sensitive and powerful technologies, but I simply have no choice. One must also assume that many more people are going ballistic as a result of clandestine harassments than one might like to believe. Thank you.

Raleigh: One set of existing laws, among others, that already protects individuals against micro-chip implants is assault and battery. For example, it is unlawful to stick a knife under someone's skin.

Secrets given often are forgiven, but many times they are not. Be very watchful Ted because Big Brother is listening. Those who read here know not, but wish they do. Let's sell some hammers for fifty dollars to the government which is circled back to their project. This gives the picture of honesty. But is ridden with far more.
Pete Cook