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the_simurgh t1_j8bqor1 wrote

why are the republicans down in alabama allowing this i mean for fuck sakes the crazy sob's have been afraid of getting micro-chipped by the government before it was even possible to do it.

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asumfuck t1_j8by6eu wrote

they've never been afraid. They noticed their under educated demographic was afraid when there wasn't any viability to it. Now that technology has advanced, to a certain point, and it is usable to a degree. There is money to be made, so they'll be flipping their opinions immediately

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fdxrobot t1_j8chj2j wrote

Allowing WHAT exactly??

“Chestnut said he wasn't aware of any Alabama companies that have tried to require microchips, but he got the idea after reading about a company in Wisconsin that offered the devices for employees.”

The author got the idea off some article he “read” and said “gosh, what if they FORCED folks next?!” There’s no risk.

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the_simurgh t1_j8dfn3n wrote

if you think it takes actual attempts to enrage the evangelical right then sir you do not understand the evangelical right at all.

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preparationh67 t1_j8ezqs8 wrote

I mean, reading about something new and then being like "hmmm this could be misused in a way I dont think is illegal enough yet, lets get ahead of that" isn't exactly bad especially when its often complained that technology too often outpaces the legal systems ability to protect people.

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throwaway66778889 t1_j8czo03 wrote

There are absolutely companies using RFID chips in employees. To my knowledge it’s voluntary in the US (link to the example he read. Or “read”?) but I believe there is a European company that tried to mandate it. I’ll try to look it up.

I’m unsure why you’re doubting the risk of this? I could totally see a tech company like Tesla making this a thing.

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SunchaserKandri t1_j8dxzuq wrote

Because they genuinely want a fascist surveillance state, and step one of their playbook is to accuse the opposition of doing whatever they are already doing or want to do.

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NaterBater2011 t1_j8bkv1a wrote

I'm waiting for Fox News to respond with a counter offensive argument against these Democrats.

"DeMoCrAts wOnt LeT U gET ciHPPed"

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menlindorn t1_j8boay3 wrote

If republicans want to get themselves chipped...

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Ximidar t1_j8c7c6w wrote

Turns out the 5G vaccine was available all along

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ddr1ver t1_j8bqgij wrote

Why would they need to microchip you? They can just give you a company phone.

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Terrafire123 t1_j8ckjxt wrote

This. A company phone can do everything a microchip can do (2FA, tracking, etc.) and is far less invasive and dehumanizing.... And it's cheaper too.

What possible real-world use-case could there be for this? Aside from wanting to treat your employees like cattle by branding them.

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foege t1_j8cy6r1 wrote

Thats so offensive, of course companies dont want to treat their employees like cattle.

The goal is actually to treat employees like caged chicken.

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MadRoboticist t1_j8ca0s3 wrote

This has to already be illegal, right? ...right?

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iammaxhailme t1_j8bwm0y wrote

inb4 some shithead goes "BuT tHeY cAn mAke YoU gEt a CoViD VaCcInE"

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Mitthrawnuruo t1_j8c3ugd wrote

There is absolutely no justification for an employer to be allowed require specific health interventions or body modifications.

Be it Covid vaccine. Or an abortion. Or having a baby. Or a circumcision. Or a tattoo with all your health information so they can pull access it in an emergency.

If you want to have a heart attack and die, well, that is your right; as long as you’re of sound mind you can refuse to seek care. It isn’t your employer’s business.

They pay you for a job. You do the job.

They want to have a say in what you do when you’re not at work? Fine. Pay 24/7/365; if I’m always on the clock you can pay me not to have a beer as a condition of employment.

But if I punch out at 5, what I do at 5:01 isn’t any of your damned business.

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Ozzith t1_j8c5whg wrote

One of these things involves public health and a communicable disease.

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AmeeAndCookie t1_j8czsz6 wrote

Bodily autonomy is a basic democratic right.

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jayfeather31 t1_j8bnrlg wrote

This appears reasonable, and still leaves open the possibility for voluntary microchipping.

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Extectic t1_j8d0s58 wrote

I mean, I'd rather quit than tbe microchipped, so there's that.

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Noritzu t1_j8dpwfi wrote

I’m just saying I would never allow an employer to chip me. I can’t imagine the population would ever reach a point where they would be ok with that.

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Musetrigger t1_j8etoic wrote

Reps: "THE VACCINE IS MICROCHIPPED! THEY'LL STEAL OUR FREEDOM"
Also Reps: "Let's put microchips in the working class so we can steal their freedom!"

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besart365 t1_j8c4bt4 wrote

Can someone point out to Qanon?

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Poguemohon t1_j8dl7ze wrote

As long as there isn't a mask mandate to get chipped.

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peensteen t1_j8dww10 wrote

When you start hearing Keanu Reeves in your head bitching about corporations, you know that you definitely got the wrong kind of chip.

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user745786 t1_j8e4vmc wrote

They ran out of problems to address so they had to make up problems. No racism, low obesity rates, great healthcare, highly ranked education, etc. What a wonderful state!

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JimC29 t1_j8bm2l9 wrote

How many times is this going to get posted here?

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