It is only older generations that can see what we are losing. The next generation and successive generations will accept these intrusions as part of their way of life, the way things are. I also believe in the not-too-distant future all citizens will have to provide samples of their DNA that will be used in creating personal ID numbered-biometric DNA cards that will then be used in conjunction with anything you do such as opening banks accounts, tax returns, government assistance right across the full spectrum of social programs, hire-purchase, obtaining credit cards, insurance, travelling, buying a car, etc.,etc. In fact, in just about any aspect of life that I can think of you will need to be able to produce your national ID DNA card. I also believe as babies are born they will have samples of their DNA taken and this sample will be added added to a database. This will finally give governments the power to monitor citizens from the cradle to the grave whenever they choose to do so. Criminality will be fought with DNA evidence becoming the prime tool in combating all crime. You will have to notify government of each and every change of your address, otherwise you will be committing a criminal offense if discovered otherwise. The list just goes on and on. It’s a world that I will not see too much of and am glad of that fact. But, it is a world that will be, make no mistake. Anonymity will not be possible.

There will be people that will fight against this new world and try to subvert or hamper the systems in various ways. But there will also be very bright people who believe 100% in the system and what it does and will do everything within their power and skills to make it uncrackable and impregnable to these subversive efforts. Of course, anyone caught in deemed subvertive actions will pay a criminal price for their actions. All-in-all a rather bleak and depressing outlook for the future.

I am really glad you wrote the article and sorry that some people cannot see what we are losing.

Regards,
Jojam