All Dogs in England Must be Microchipped Before 2016

Quote:Dog owners who refuse to fit Fido with a microchip may someday find themselves fetching a hefty fine, the British government said Wednesday.

I found this news to be very lame.

Dog owners should have a choice in this. Sure some people might find it necessary to have a microchip in their dogs, but what about some other people who do not wish to have it or if they can't afford to have it? It is not the only way to find a lost dog. Why should everyone be forced to microchip their dog? Will the government pay for it? How soon will it become mandatory to microchip our cats, rabbits, ferrets, rodents, lizards, and finally kids and perhaps even ourselves the adults?

Just more government sponsored business for profit I guess.