Biometrics.......a benefit or a threat?

I knew at some point this would have to come up, there are times I am facinated with the technology, and other times just terrified by it.

I like the idea on my ability to privately defend my own property of business with the technology, but not so keen on the idea of having it adopted to be a standard for the general public.

For example, I have a work laptop that I use with a biometric reader. If I swipe my finger there it will allow me access to the laptop and the network. In cases like this, I like the idea of protecting the interests

What I dont want to do is have to go to a merchant, bank, government office and have to swipe my finger as to identify who I am.

Some might say Im making life easier, this better identifies who I am.

If I go and purchase a pair of shoes, what does it matter that I have to go an identify who I am before a purchase? I mean I do that already when I use a credit/debit card anyway.

In some ways I believe the total degradation of human society as a whole has brought us to this level where biometrics will become more and more the norm.

It's funny how people I know will rave about them, they tend to get real quiet if I ever mention Revelation 13 from the Bible.

The first mention I find of the principal of biometrics.....

From nearly two millenia ago......