Identity Cards

[Theodoric]

So far this evening it has been impossible to get away from news items on Blunkett's proposed introduction of advanced identity cards, probably containing biometric information. So what are your views? I have heard ad nauseam the argument that if you are innocent then you have nothing to fear. However, even if you are as pure as the driven snow, would you trust any government with more powers than are necessary? Look at what is happening in America where they are using terrorism as an excuse to introduce the biggest attack on civil liberties since the post-WWI Red Scare, where the government took the opportunity to deport all manner of "undesirables".

[Ramrod]

I'm all for it, but then you probably know that already


HELP! HOW DO I MAKE THE LETTERS APPEAR IN BLACK PRINT!!!!!

[Chimaera]

Yeah - I'm for it too - after all, does ANYONE know exactly how much info the Government hold on us already?
Another bit won't make much difference and might even help with issues such as immigration etc.

[deadite66]

the world trade tower hijackers had valid id cards.

Originally Posted by Ramrod

I'm all for it, but then you probably know that already


HELP! HOW DO I MAKE THE LETTERS APPEAR IN BLACK PRINT!!!!!

Like that

A long overdue and welcome idea, still got my Zimbabwe ID card.

right now what have we here? 3 direct debit cards,a library card,a boots reward card,a games reward card,a video hire card,a drivers licence complete with photo and the required paper driving licence(why do I have to have both?).i've a variety of other reward cards too plus my rac card and my mobiles top up cards.then theres my NHS card and my NI card.

do i want another card to add to all these?perhaps not.would i like to replace some of these cards?

yes please........

after all if terrorists can obtain and use id cards without the mighty usa picking up on it then i think i'm safe from prying eyes.however what happens if some g*t nicks my purse again?

i dunno that it will make much difference either way. i reckon we would soon get use to them. my husband did as a member of the armed forces and he never gave it a second thought.

incog.

Anyone who wants to go abroad must have a passport, anyone who wants to fly internally must have a passport or photograpic ID. Driving licences are now photograpic ID's and even some credit cards - everyone obtains them without so much as a wimper so why the fuss over a dedicated ID card. Sorry but I really do agree with the age old argument - only those with something to hide could possibly have a problem with it.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by yesman

Like that

Is it working? Edit- yes it is! WTF happened there?

[Bex]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Is it working? Edit- yes it is! WTF happened there?

ummmmm ur pc had a mad five minutes

[kronas]

i for one am against a ID card scheme its just an excuse to track people

[snodvan]

They must be very BORED if they want to track me! If "they" really want to know where I am (they can do that from my cell phone anyway) or what I am doing they can ask before hand and I will tell 'em.

Seriously, I vote strongly in favour and ASAP.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by bexy

ummmmm ur pc had a mad five minutes

I reckon

[Shaun]

Oh dear, where's Graham, he's normally straight here when theres an argument to be had!!!

Just proves me right, most people in the UK would like to have an ID card!

[kronas]

Originally Posted by dellwear

Just proves me right, most people in the UK would like to have an ID card!

i dont think people understand quite how the cards could be used against you such as a flagging system to keep an eye on you store personal information which could be detremental to you getting financial aid credit cards a car there can be some very nasty people out there who could tamper with the cards