There has been a lot
of discussion recently concerning whether microchip implants are an effective
substitute for identity cards. Some people are in favor of this idea as it
would be easier to have your ID embedded in you, rather than having to carry
your card everywhere. On the other hand, some others claim that microchips
would bring an end to the privacy and anonymity everyone is entitled to. I am
inclined to believe that it could be beneficial to have a microchip implanted
under our skin.
To begin with, chips are much more convenient than
ID cards. How many times have we been prevented from doing something because we
did not have our identity cards on us? We need it in order to use our credit
card or to book plane tickets. Our ID cards play a major role in our everyday
life and activities, despite the fact that it is not that easy to carry it
around and not to forget to take it with us. With microchips, you can be sure
that your ID is always with you. Apart from that, implanted microchips have the
power to cause a revolution as far as modern technology is concerned. For
instance, automatic security doors, that allow in only those whose ID it recognizes
or has been confirmed by the owner can be created and used for several purposes.
It could be really useful if we take into account the crime rates nowadays.
Another argument to support my opinion is that
using microchips which contain our ID is much safer. There have been a lot of
cases where people have lost or even had their cards stolen. When your ID is
embedded in your skin, there is little to no chance of that happening. Last but
not least, the country would be much more secure, should we adopt this identification
system as terrorists would find it difficult to create a new identity and
escape punishment easily.
All thing considered, it
seems to me that microchip implants are a very advantageous way to replace
identity cards, because not only do they protect us from various types of
crimes(such as identity theft), but it also helps us feel safer and more at
ease and is quite convenient. For all these reasons, I strongly support the use
of microchips. Nevertheless, no matter what is chosen to be our next step, it
should be done with respect to people and their rights.
