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Say 'no' to ID cards

9:47am Wednesday 7th November 2001


SINCE the tragic events of September 11, we have seen the European Union, supported by the present Government, push for changes in our way of policing and justice.

While many of these changes were already on the agenda, current events have given them added impetus. However well-meaning these changes may appear to be, the reason behind them needs to be looked at.

One option being considered, in this country, is the introduction of identity (ID) cards on the premise they would assist the fight against terrorism. This argument does not bear scrutiny. A requirement to carry ID cards would mean criminals would forge them and their presence would not have stopped the events of September 11th or any future terrorist atrocity.

Our freedom includes the right to go about our lawful business without an over-oppressive state looking over our shoulder.

The ID card which Mrs Harwood (News Shopper letters, October 31) carried was abolished after the war at Winston Churchill's instigation.

I do not “have something to hide” but I am concerned about the introduction of ID cards and what that would represent in the relationship between the state and the individual.

MR C.N. PRATT

Chairman

Bromley Borough Branch

U.K. Independence Party

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