Who Knew The Mark of the Beast Would Be "HP"?

Ladies and gentleman, here it is, the Apocalypse begineth, courtesy a joint venture between Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard: HP Announces New National Identity System Solution Built on Microsoft .NET Platform.

That sound you're hearing? The Bill of Rights going up in flames.

Do you think I'm being alarmist about this? "We already have passports issued by the Federal Government", you argue. Fine, I say. Don't be alarmed. Just check with me in about 20 years... your opinion will definitely be different then.

More later...
Paul