Re: [Sheflug] ID Cards

[(Ted Harding) <Ted.Harding@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 06-Aug-09 20:52:06, Bob Mottram wrote:
> 2009/8/6 Richard Ibbotson <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>> This isn't strictly Linux or BSD based but it is IT technology based
>> and so from that point of view I might be allowed to get away with
>> posting it here. _Report in the Daily Mail today....
> 
> Well most Linux fans are also fans of freedom, and the ID card scheme
> is about exactly the opposite of freedom.  For example, if it goes
> ahead as planned it will become a crime not to inform authorities if
> you change address.

It already is, in respect of your driving licence and vehicle
registration! (Though I think these departments can "make allowances"
for people who forget ... ).
Ted.

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