Blair says "no more powers to eavesdrop needed", no decision on ID cards

[Roland Perry]

In message <000001c149d4$ab1d8ee0$01caa8c0@aki>, Caspar Bowden 
<cb@fipr.org> writes
>DF: And what about, the headlines in the paper, it would seem you have
>made a decision about compulsory ID cards...Is that right ?

I note from a rail newsgroup that Amtrak appear to have introduced new 
rules, forcing rail travellers in the NorthEast of the USA to prepay for 
tickets, and to carry photo ID (when buying the ticket and when 
travelling).

"IF HE OR SHE DOES BOARD THE TRAIN WITHOUT A TICKET, HE OR SHE WILL BE 
SET OUT AT THE NEXT STATION WHERE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.  (THE SAME THING
WILL BE DONE IF THE PASSENGER HAS NO IDENTIFICATION.)"

Someone else comments: "It is not just a matter of photo ID, the names 
are being crosschecked with government watch lists. If you buy a ticket 
on the train the names can not be checked. If you use a machine it can 
be checked."
-- 
Roland Perry