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as  one of those UK people who has a problem with the ID cards, I don't have a problem with providing one to get services etc.  my problem is that random uniformed functionaries will be able to stop me and demand my id.  

I don't feel uncomfortable about the state having my data, in fact i feel it would be more worrying to think that the state didn't have my data. (although strangely comforting that they probably cant find it when they need it) A trely technicallly competent government would be a scary thing to behold.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 05:45:18 AM EST
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I should dig up the controversy in Spain when a law was passed a few years back allowing the police to stop anyone and demand their ID. Even though people are used to carrying their ID, the idea to have to identify yourself to the police or face detention until they're able to identify you wasn't popular at all.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 05:49:07 AM EST
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