Jean Peach wrote:
>We are told that we will be having identity cards in the
near future, now I wonder what happens then.
I did phone the HMSO office, it was suggested that when
I hand over my documents that I put in writing only for
the companies use and in black and white and go with
the person to see that they do this, don't let the
documents out of your sight.
In the near future we have been told that the government
would like everyone to have identity cards, now what
happens then?
Well, Jean, the French and a few others have had ID cards for years and years,
and
the sky hasn't fallen down, nor are people harassed more than they are in other
countries without ID cards, I don't think!
I am more concerned about the number of people who want to photocopy personal
papers. I think it should be a no-no everywhere, you don't know where all those
paper files are going to end up one day!!
But if they end up in the wrong hands, what does it matter whether it is your ID
card or your passport? It would be actually better if it were your ID card, as
the
thief who copied it couldn't use it to go overseas
I know the idea of an ID card really panics lots of people, but I consider that
it
is the government of the country, not the item itself which is important. ID
cards
under the Vichy regime in 1940 were a lot more deadly than ID cards under De
Gaulle's presidency, or any we've had since in France!! And I would rather show
people my ID card and keep my passport safe at home.
A friend of mine here in Melbourne who doesn't drive would be very happy to see
an
Australian ID card, as she always had trouble giving suitable ID to banks and
others
until she finally went overseas 2 years ago and had to get herself a passport.
So, don't panic too much at the idea of ID cards, but certainly write to yout MP
about forbidding companies to copy ANY personal papers without really good
reasons
(and as far as I am concerned, there is NO good reason for anyone to have a
copy of
your papers unless you're a applying for citizenship, a driving license or a
passport!)
Helene, the froggy from Melbourne, who is getting avery full tummy from all
those
birthday parties we're having for family and friends, never mind Xmas!! 8
birthdayws
between the end of November and the beginning of February...Argg, and I
have to
find presents as well
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