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Originally Posted by andrewb
Garinda, you've made clear you're not against them under the basis of 'civil liberties'. So are you for or against ID cards?
I've still yet to hear how this ID card scheme would prevent terrorism, if that is indeed what you believe.
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As I've so patiently said I'm neither for or against the introduction of idenity cards, but I'm certainly not swayed by the argument that their introduction would be an assault on our civil liberties.
According to the Home Office the intoduction would make it harder for terrorists to conceal their real identities, and would therefore hasten any convictions. Surely a good thing.
Plus it would make it harder for any would be terrorists to make unlawful claims for benefits, which would fund their living costs whilst they are planning their attacks against us. Again that sounds like a good thing to me.
Terrorism and Organised Crime - Identity and Passport Service