Hi, Tuesday, April 19, 2005, 2:56:55 PM, pnstenquist wrote:
> In effect, most of the world has to carry ID cards already. In > the states it would be hard to get by without a driver's license. In > fact, some states issue ID cards just for the convenience of those > who don't have a driver's license. In many cases, those programs > were initiated in response to popular demand. I have no fear of > having to prove my identity when necessary. It's a nice guarantee > against someone else claiming to be me. The main objections are related to compulsion, and to the change in the relationship between the citizen and the state. -- Cheers, Bob
