I remember when I was a kid; one thing was clear to me. The more I learned about the rest of the world, the luckier I felt just having been born in America. The more I learned about America, the more I appreciated what those who came before us built; and how exceptional they were.

We have to stay on top off the issues and know that outside of the IM world there is a WWWeb, the media, businesses and governments that promotes thousands of lies and deceit, that have nothing to do with the truth. Just like Joe used to say: “I Just Want Facts Mam”

Most notably, the report said that the devices had not been proven safe and effective. You would never know that though from the press release issued today by VeriChip, the Delray Beach, Fla., producer of a rice grain-sized radio tag implanted in the arm that allows doctors to link patients to their medical records.

I don’t want to live in a police state where the Department of Homeland Security has the power to set ID requirements for our every move — and I know you don’t either.

If you’ve been avoiding Albertsons because of the card (and a lot of people have), now is the time to return to your local Albertsons store and thank them for coming to their senses. And while you’re there, give the manager a handshake for me, will you?