Should We Have An I D Scheme?

[ToraToraTora]

https://news.sky.com/story/the-uk-is-an-outlier-by-not-taking-up-id-research-finds-as-tony-blair-calls-for-digital-card-shake-up-13273946

Haven't done this for a while, what do we think?

[DDIL]

Yes if it contained driving license, medical, DBS checks etc a bit pointless if it's just another card with a picture on it.

I would also happily pay for an ID card

[vulcan42]

In one form or another I've had an ID card since I was eighteen and at the moment there are three in my wallet. I don't see them being a problem, instead of a hindrance they've been useful over the past sixty years.

[barry1010]

It would make my life a lot easier 

[cashier]

My passport will run out soon and wont be replaced, I don't drive and have no other form off ID. I think it's a good idea. I still have my ID card from when I was born bit it doesn't count for anything.

[davebro3]

Yes - with biometrics & penalties for not carrying

With so many immigrants the authorities need to know precisely who they are dealing with at any unusual incident.

[calmck]

Yes. We have them and they have the eqivalent of our medical NHS number, tax number, social security number and photo. 

[bednobs]

I can't think of a single reason why not