We carry enough ID as it is, especially with the new photo-style driving licences. I can prove who I am when I need to so any ID card could only benefit TPTB, so I don't want one.
Yeah, but aren't the majority still in favour of the things? Or at least not actively against them. Because don't forget - there are bad people out there - terrorists and the like - and identity cards will protect us from them!
Also, convert "would demonstrate", to "really would demonstrate", never mind the fact that this government doesn't actually have a good record for paying attention to public opinion, overwhelming or otherwise.
Went to a very interesting conference this afternoon of the subject ... will be writing up a new microsite on the subject over the next few days I think ...
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Date: 2004-05-19 03:32 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-05-19 03:51 am (UTC)Also, convert "would demonstrate", to "really would demonstrate", never mind the fact that this government doesn't actually have a good record for paying attention to public opinion, overwhelming or otherwise.
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Date: 2004-05-19 11:58 am (UTC)