That makes perfect sense, sulfr.
Under cover of popularity and especially as a simple fashion
statement - similar to mere tattoos which, I understand, are even worn and 'acceptable' in major corporate boardrooms.
Two years ago in Florida that teenager, or his whole family, that received a chip implanted.
Concurrent with this trend is the new replacement for bar codes, gradually coming on line now - on everything inanimate - this is, anything not organic that is merchandizable, is being targeted now for the new RFID chip technology. Everything marketable will have its own unique disposable chip, called RFID, or Radio Frequency ID.
Wal-mart seems to be one of the major commercial drivers of this, asking its suppliers to aquire this new id method, or forfeit business.
my info comes from endtime.com
Now thats interesting