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Microchipped baby hoax

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Microchipped baby hoax
Microchipped baby hoax
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According to Top Info Post, a "news" site that claims to accumulate stories from worldwide news sources, the babies of Europe will be soon be microchipped.

The article in question claims that all babies born at hospitals in Europe will have to be microchipped starting May 2014.The chip to be used is said to have a GPS tracker in it that would've been very accurate. The GPS would also have been linked to a satellite to keep (very close) track of your kids. 

"Nonsense disguised as news"

Social media sites have been buzzing with the articles and many have questioned the authenticity of the information.

Hoax-Slayer.com, which specialises in debunking internet and email hoaxes, has put the dodgy claims to rest. Hoax-Slayer revealed that the websites spreading the microchip story are well known for false information articles posed as news. That coupled with no sources or word from government organisations is a good sign that these microchipping claims are false. Put your fears to rest, parents. You will not be forced to microchip your child any time soon.

Bring on the microchip?

Many parents commented on these articles outraged at the mere suggestion of microchipping children. Some even claimed that it is the sign of "the beast" seen in the end times described by the bible. There were a handful of parents keen on the microchipping scheme though, while some called for criminals to be chipped instead.

What do you think? If it meant keeping your child safe, would you have them microchipped?
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