Author Archives: Phil

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: If you are even remotely bothered by the intended introduction of ID cards, and it appears that – especially if we are made to pay for them – a large number of … Continue reading →

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: For your delight and delectation, one freshly published Home Office consultation document: Legislation on Identity Cards | A Consultation [553 KB PDF file] and its official Press Release, DAVID BLUNKETT: NATIONAL ID … Continue reading →

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: The BBC Breakfast with Frost programme have published a transcript of today’s interview with David Blunkett. I must say the picture they have chosen does him no favours whatsoever – but unfortunately … Continue reading →

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: The Government, and David Blunkett in particular, seem to be unclear on the real benefits of ID cards. Indeed, the Home Secretary has been making conflicting and contradictory statements on their potential … Continue reading →

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: In the spirit of the debate that the Government would have us believe has happened, the BBC’s article Should we carry ID cards? carries a set of associated comments which they say … Continue reading →