"passport" card in the works

[sunspotbaby]

Actually there are some practical applications of this. You can be RFID'ed with all of your contact info, list of medications, and medical history in case you get ill/injured and pass out and somehow your identification is damaged or lost. Like an AVID chip for a dog. It could save your life. This will be a common practice in the future from what I've read.

I think at this point in the future, people who don't have this chip won't be able to buy goods and services, medical help etc. The government will have complete control of society. Will be able to dictate who gets what.

The "Mark of the Beast"??? Maybe

 

[scooterbug44]

I'd rather carry ID and a key and take my chances than be implanted w/ a tracking chip like a wayward poodle!

This chip idea is all well and good until the power goes out, the technology changes, or a terrorist sets off a magnetic pulse device!

 

[Miss Kitty]

Gives new meaning to having a chip on your shoulder.

 

[Mango]

:funn: ...I want it now!!!! Mr. K had his eye read in London, so when he visits England he gets an eye exam for free!

I had my palm read in Holland. Now if it's itchy I get it scratched for free.

Gives new meaning to having a chip on your shoulder.

They should call it the Chip Ahoy.

 

[Chickpea]

I KNOW this will sound absurd but it worked for a couple of my friends (if you are willing to lose a day!)- travel to a country on existing valid passport and then (uhmmm.....not quite ethical and possibly illegal??) go to consulate or embassy and say your passport has been stolen -you will get a new one in no time at all....

 

[scooterbug44]

I KNOW this will sound absurd but it worked for a couple of my friends (if you are willing to lose a day!)- travel to a country on existing valid passport and then (uhmmm.....not quite ethical and possibly illegal??) go to consulate or embassy and say your passport has been stolen -you will get a new one in no time at all....

Do NOT do this! Severe and far reaching consequences if you're caught!!!

These are some of the charges you could be facing:

? 18 USC 1542 False Statement in Application and Use of Passport
? 18 USC 1543 Forgery or False Use of Passport
? 18 USC 1544 Misuse of Passport
? 18 USC 1546 Fraud and Misuse of Visas, Permits, and Other Documents
? 18 USC 371 Conspiracy to Commit Offense or to Defraud the United States
? 18 USC 1028 Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Identification Documents and Information

 

[Beach Runner]

Gives new meaning to having a chip on your shoulder.

They should call it the Chip Ahoy.

 

[raven]

that's really interesting the govt is hoping to process "guest worker" visas for 20 million people when the same agency can't manage the passport applications and visas it's currently reponsible for. sounds like a bit 'o chaos to me.
i'll keep my uk and eu passports thanks...sounds like this country's going to have a revolving door...so much for "national security"

 

[Chickpea]

Do NOT do this! Severe and far reaching consequences if you're caught!!!

These are some of the charges you could be facing:

? 18 USC 1542 False Statement in Application and Use of Passport
? 18 USC 1543 Forgery or False Use of Passport
? 18 USC 1544 Misuse of Passport
? 18 USC 1546 Fraud and Misuse of Visas, Permits, and Other Documents
? 18 USC 371 Conspiracy to Commit Offense or to Defraud the United States
? 18 USC 1028 Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Identification Documents and Information

You are right -I would NEVER do this but it worked for some I knew who were in a tight tight jam (they destroyed their passports!).

In so far as I can control it, I have always had a passport (US and UK actually - still legal btw), will always have one and will plan WAY ahead before it expires!