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...Argghhhh, and I have to find presents as well.... Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
