Forms of identity (Was RE: Open versus closed PKI systems)

[Ian Johnson]

Owen Blacker wrote:
> I know I'm not a "normal" example, but the reasons why I have none of
> these identification documents is not through any desire not to carry
> ID.  The government don't need to introduce a compulsory ID card for
> the nation to become somewhere where everyone needs to carry ID.

It depends on how you define "need".  I have no problem  with id'ing
myself to a bank from whom I desire credit for example however I have
a *major* problem with passport control to leave the UK/police/any
other facet of HMG.  If I want to id myself I will, I would object
strongly
to having to.

For most purposes other than the police state we've become, ID is not
needed.

Regards,

Ian

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