Human Microchips Implant
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Human Microchip Implant
A human microchip implant is an integrated circuit device, a RFID tag, encased in silicate glass and implanted into a human's body. Such implants are used for information storage, such as personal identification, medical history, medication allergies, and contact information. If the implant is GPS-enabled, it makes it possible for individuals to be physically located by latitude, longitude, speed, and direction of movement. Verichip is one of the devices used for this purpose.
Advantages
 Hospitals can gain access to medical history regardless of location by scanning one's implant chip. The speed at which this information can be attained may be vital to one's survival.
 Contrary to popular belief a chip that allows GPS tracking of individuals does not yet exist. Many news sources and websites have confused the issue implantable chip and wearable tracking devices.
 Theoretically, such a tracking function could aid authorities in locating missing persons, fugitives, etcÐ'... The tracking function could also be used to identify criminals at the scene of a crime and as well as locating those who have fled the scene of the crime.
 Great potential to improve the lives of paralyzed individuals.
 Track people's movements and even their bank accounts with these chips is now being publicly acknowledged.
Disadvantages
Ð'* Potential threat with respect to invasion of privacy
Ð'* Potential threat to religious liberty
Ð'* Potential compromise to religious salvation
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