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"What is the problem with the idea of an ID card?" In my view, the problem is that it increases the government's power over citizens. Much government is useful
by davidvaughan 12y ago
"What is the problem with the idea of an ID card?"
In my view, the problem is that it increases the government's power over citizens. Much government is useful and good, but it's an ineluctable law that powers are abused. ID cards extend the territory on which the abuse of power can play out.
- bergie 12y agoIn this case the power is "we can prove that you're a citizen of country X". Unless ID cards come coupled with mandatory carrying of them, I don't see an issue here. As long as countries provide services (like, say healthcare), there are valid reasons for needing to prove your nationality every now and then.
- blueskin_ 12y ago>there are valid reasons for needing to prove your nationality every now and then Such as passport, driving license, residential address, visa if a foreign citizen, etc?
- bergie 12y agoDriving license isn't a valid ID at least in most European countries. And residential address would probably need some proof, like those stupid utility bill scans some services require you to send. Passport obviously works, but doesn't fit in your wallet. But that is the ID I use when I need one.