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

[barry1010]

I've thought about this a bit more.

Yes we blerdy well should 

[Khandro]

Yes, of course we should; it has been prevented by bleeding heart liberals - and including Boris Johnson, time and again whenever it has been proposed.

[douglas9401]

Yes, and sooner rather than later. Of course it may prove too difficult and expensive when it comes to dealing with cultural objections so most likely won't happen.

We're pretty much *** as a country when it comes to getting anything done due to pandering to special interest groups.

[New Judge]

"Yes - with biometrics & penalties for not carrying"

No no no, Dave.

The idea of having to carry "papers" and produce them on demand is not sometthing hos country should countenance.

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

And how would ID cards achieve that?

Come to that, what would such a scheme achieve?

[THECORBYLOON]

Ireland and Denmark don't issue ID cards.

[Old_Geezer]

Of course not. This is a civilized free society not a tyranical dictatorship determined to control every citizen.

[barry1010]

We have to prove our identity in so many situations it would make sense to have one official card accepted everywhere.

Not everyone has a passport and/or driving licence 

[douglas9401]

Are you absolutely sure about that, OG?

[davebro3]

It wouldn't extend any extra "control" over the vast majority of us who DO already carry sufficient forms of ID.

[davebro3]

but knowing us we'd probably spend millions on it & still cock it up!

[davebro3]

could get fujitsu to deal with the IT🙄

[vulcan42]

it seems a long way from carrying an ID card to show when getting a free bus ride to a tyranical dictatorship!

[New Judge]

"It wouldn't extend any extra "control" over the vast majority of us who DO already carry sufficient forms of ID."

So what would it achieve?

As you say, those who need ID for (say) driving, travel etc. already have it. I would support an ID scheme for those who had none of those things and wanted something. I would not support a compulsory scheme and most certainly would not support anything which made the carrying of ID compulsory.

I have ID sufficient for my needs and I only carry it and produce it when required (if I'm driving or travelling). I do not expect to have to identify myself when walking down the High Street in the UK.