‘Barcode everyone at birth’

[Landonholt]

BBC - Future - Technology - ?Barcode everyone at birth?

This week science fiction writer Elizabeth Moon argues that everyone should be given a barcode at birth.

“If I were empress of the Universe I would insist on every individual having a unique ID permanently attached - a barcode if you will; an implanted chip to provide an easy, fast inexpensive way to identify individuals.

It would be imprinted on everyone at birth. Point the scanner at someone and there it is.

Having such a unique barcode would have many advantages. In war soldiers could easily differentiate legitimate targets in a population from non combatants.

This could prevent mistakes in identity, mistakes that result in the deaths of innocent bystanders. Weapons systems would record the code of the use, identifying how fired which shot and leading to more accountability in the field.

Anonymity would be impossible as would mistaken identity making it easier to place responsibility accurately, not only in war but also in non-combat situations far from the war.”

[mattfivefour]

One day, my friend; one day.

[WKUHilltopper]

This week science fiction writer Elizabeth Moon argues that everyone should be given a barcode at birth.

Speaking of birth, sounds like the doctor smacked her on the head and not on the butt when she was born.

“If I were empress of the Universe I would insist on every individual having a unique ID permanently attached - a barcode if you will; an implanted chip to provide an easy, fast inexpensive way to identify individuals.

No surprise...most tyrants think of themselves as "god". Caesars, Pharaoh, Hirohito, etc.

Having such a unique barcode would have many advantages. In war soldiers could easily differentiate legitimate targets in a population from non combatants.

This could prevent mistakes in identity, mistakes that result in the deaths of innocent bystanders. Weapons systems would record the code of the use, identifying how fired which shot and leading to more accountability in the field.

Anonymity would be impossible as would mistaken identity making it easier to place responsibility accurately, not only in war but also in non-combat situations far from the war.”

Nitwit. Going to war with a country means going to war with it's people. WW1 set the standard for this when the Germans flew Zeppelins over London and indiscriminately dropped bombs on civilians or fired off "The Paris Gun" at Paris.

Your marvelous barcode idea merely makes the targeting easier, doofus. But then again, I think that's partial motivation for the Mark of the Beast anyway. Must be nice to be so enlightened.

[Landonholt]

Agreed, both of you

[shane]

Thankfully you will and never have been in charge, Elizabeth Moon. FYI, God rules the Universe, not man.

[livin_in_the_Son]

Thankfully you will and never have been in charge, Elizabeth Moon. FYI, God rules the Universe, not man.

Nor woman, so no 'goddesses'.

[Lujack Skylark]

Speaking of birth, sounds like the doctor smacked her on the head and not on the butt when she was born.




No surprise...most tyrants think of themselves as "god". Caesars, Pharaoh, Hirohito, etc.





Nitwit. Going to war with a country means going to war with it's people. WW1 set the standard for this when the Germans flew Zeppelins over London and indiscriminately dropped bombs on civilians or fired off "The Paris Gun" at Paris.

Your marvelous barcode idea merely makes the targeting easier, doofus. But then again, I think that's partial motivation for the Mark of the Beast anyway. Must be nice to be so enlightened.

These New Age people are sure pushing for the global one world anti-Christ agenda.

[LivnForChrist]

Speaking of birth, sounds like the doctor smacked her on the head and not on the butt when she was born.

[Hannah]

That's interesting she said barcode. You know barcodes always have the number 666 in them so basically it is saying lets mark them for Satan from birth.

I don't believe the barcode is the MOB but it is just interesting the use of 666 in them and that anyone would suggest putting one on a new born baby. A bit freaky close to saying lets dedicate our entire new born population to the devil.

Me thinks this woman has an antichrist agenda.

[Landonholt]

That's interesting she said barcode. You know barcodes always have the number 666 in them so basically it is saying lets mark them for Satan from birth.

I don't believe the barcode is the MOB but it is just interesting the use of 666 in them and that anyone would suggest putting one on a new born baby. A bit freaky close to saying lets dedicate our entire new born population to the devil.

Me thinks this woman has an antichrist agenda.

Anything that isn't of God is of satan. People who don't follow Christ are baptizing their children into this world in the name of satan whether we know it or not. Remember how there would be many lesser antichrists to come? I firmly believe that satan has a serious hold on secular individuals, and they are too blind to know it. :(

[YeuEmMaiMai]

ahh yes the turd lollipop strikes again...... What is a turd lollipop you ask? It's where they take a crappy idea and wrap it in a sweet coating for you to suck on. By the time you get to the center and discover what the real flavor is, it's too late to do anything about it since you have already tasted it.

For this lady I would put the barcode right accross her face plain as day so everyone can see.....

[IamPJ]

ahh yes the turd lollipop strikes again...... What is a turd lollipop you ask? It's where they take a crappy idea and wrap it in a sweet coating for you to suck on and when you get to the center and discover what the real flavor is, it's too late to do anything about it since you have already tasted it.

For this lady I would put the barcode right accross her face plain as day so everyone can see.....