Just like in politics, logistics plays a key role in manufacturing. Being able to track inventory is one of the most important aspects of owning a manufacturing or distribution business.

RFID technology is already changing the world, and it will become part of the common lexicon in the next 10 years. Think of it like a barcode, except doesn't need to be read. It's more like a tiny tag with a little radio station inside (picture an annoying little annoying shock jock, if you wish) broadcasting the same message "I am this part_______, and I'm at this location______".

Check out this website:
www.rfident.org/rfidvideo.htm
They have a video that will get you up to speed on RFID.

The implications on the political world have yet to be seen, but I'm working on it. They will obviously be used to track inventory of everything, and that includes campaign supplies, but I think there could be much greater uses that we haven't even considered yet.

What uses can you think of for RFID on a political campaign or just in the political world in general? No, we can't use one to track where Ted Stevens is. Well, I guess we could, but he probably wouldn't like it.