Steve Mynott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The key point isn't technological or economic but political, whether you 
> should be legally forced to carry an state issued identity card when you 
> walk down the street to your local shops (as I believe is common in 
> continental Europe).
> 
> "Sorry mate I forgot my wallet the card's in that"
> 
> "You have to produce the card down the station within a week otherwise 
> you are in violation of the Defence of the Realm Act 2005"
> 
> I see no reason why I should have to carry extra papers proving who I am 
> in addition to the usual bank issued plastic etc in my pocket as I go 
> about my business where I live.  I have a passport at home anyway to 
> prove who I am should I leave the country.

What I find strange is that I get bizarre looks when I tell people that
I never take my drivers license anywhere.  I just don't see the point,
it's much less likely to get lost at home.  :-)

-Dom

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