ID cards to cost ?300 per person ?

I don't like this one bit. And it will cost the consumer loads of money & give the Government access to invade personal privacy.

I do not like what the Government is trying to do here with these crazy ID cards. I think it's a scandle or something.

What next, computer chips in out palm to scan for info or something LOL :yammer:

er.. how will it affect you? you live in canada.

Anyways, I think it's a great idea, and it's been talked about for years so its about time it was done.. despite the cost, and will hopefully be a good step to anti-terrorism.

I was just about to say what kahrn said. SuperXP, you live in Canada, so how does it affect you? Unless the Canadian government is also planning on implementing this?

Already in the U.S., some states are using this technology where they put a chip in your hand for identification, etc., but it is not required of all citizens.

By the way, I voted no view. The only concern I would ever have is if the chips were to pose any kind of thread to one's health, including rust formation, infection, etc. And yes, I partially do agree with the fact that the government could somehow tap into the chip and track you down, etc. :no:

I see your point of view as well, but I guess many see it as a privacy violation.

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I heard the US government wants to integrate there system with the UK system, so that they can access each others data with ease;
They said it would also save time at airports and such as those with ID cards would be able to get through security much faster, and you would not need a visa and such.

But anyway, I wouldnt worry about the data that they have and can use, as it's not as if people dont already have most of that data (other than fingerprints & eye)
And I'm sure if it's under the data protection act, then you will be fine.

And er.. why are you worried about the governments tracking you down..?
Because, they already can.. <_<

I don't know, I smell One World Government or One World Order. This is becoming :alien:

Yes, Intel Fan Boyz, it's all a conspiracy. They're plotting to take over the world. :ph43r: Or perhaps the Aliens are using mind control to manipulate the humans to their will? :alien: