[privacy] U.S. Senators Propose Repeal of National ID Card Law

[Drsolly]

On Thu, 14 Dec 2006, Dude Van Winkle wrote:

> Fergie wrote:
> > Via CDT.org.
> >
> > [snip]
> >
> > A pair of Senators last week proposed legislation to repeal a
> > controversial
> > law mandating the creation of a national identification card. Senators
> > Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and John Sununu (R-N.H.) proposed the bill on the
> > last day before the 109th Congress adjourned for good, but are likely to
> > reintroduce it in 2007.
> 
> 
> I dont understand the big deal about a national id card. We already have
> drivers licenses and social security cards, Military IDs, College/School
> ID's, Work Badges, and Passports, so whats the big deal about adding a
> standard, especially if we can do away with the need for even two of the
> others (which I admit will probably not happen of course, buts its nice
> to dream eh?)
> 
> "They" already know who we are, and I would like to see anyone do one of
> the following without an ID:
> 
> But a beer

I can't remember the last time I bought a beer and was asked to show an
ID. I'm pretty sure I never have been.  All I've ever been asked for is a 
couple of pounds cash.

> Buy Cigarettes

I don't smoke, so I can't be sure, but I don't think I'd be asked for ID.

> Buy allergy medication

If it's a non-prescription drug, you just buy it in Boots, or any other 
similar shop.

> Do anything financially

Mostly, I use cash, and I don't get asked for ID. When I use a credit 
card, I don't get asked for ID, unless you could the card itself.

> Claim winnings

I've never won anything, because I'm not a gambler.


If all the above needs ID in your country, then you have a real problem!
Which country is this?