Reply to: EDS targets UK ID cards contract

Re: Bargain

Interesting point. Wouldn't that appeal to a real libertarian? Mr Galt?

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The whole idea of ID cards makes me sick to be honest. They will have no effect on 'terrorism', it is just another stealth tax from Mr Brown who is desperately trying to recover some of his 'lost' pennies. Minister this morning admitted this morning that the 'unit' cost would be £93 but they hadn't finalised the 'tarriff' for the general populous - translated as this is gonna cost you a packet. Saying that though I can't see the scheme ever getting off the ground to be honest

Re: Bargain

> no marriage allowed

is there any chance that they'd "expire" old marriage licences?

The no benefits option appeals too assuming you could then opt out of taxes.

Is this technology actually in use anywhere in the world? Considering the 20-30% failure rates they are talking about from trials I seriously doubt it. Linking all the disparate computer systems employed by different parts of gov. IT to the data will be fun too.

I really can't see this one working - the quted costs rise on a weekly basis and the reason for doing it changes almost as often too.

Re: Bargain

Interesting point. Wouldn't that appeal to a real libertarian? Mr Galt?

Re: Bargain

Yes Xog.

Having an ID card will be "optional". The government will let us be "free" to choose.

But no card, no social security, no NHS treatment, no bank account, no mortgage, no insurance, no pension, no drivers license, no marriage allowed, etc.

You will be "free" to choose. :rollin

Re: Bargain

You could always jump ship and be a rate tart.

Without my goolies, there wouldn't be much point :rolleyes

Re: Bargain

I suspect it will be more subtle than that dim, after all this is a "democracy". Anyone without one will just not be able get a driving licence, passport, start a business etc and then, after the passage of some bill supposedly to prevent fraud, will not be able to open a bank account, get a credit card etc.

Re: Bargain

You could always jump ship and be a rate tart.

Re: Bargain

You must have the cheapest wife in the western world, Slave. Have you off-shored her?

No, Lucifer. I got her on a 0% interest for 2 years deal. That period is nearly over and already the diamonds, flash car and Buckinghamshire mansion are being discussed

Bargain

You must have the cheapest wife in the western world, Slave. Have you off-shored her?

Who here is going to hand over £300 for something I don't want, don't believe in and probably don't even work?

I'm used to that; I'm married :rolleyes

wouldn't mind a contract on that could pay well knowing our governments use of tax payer money

Who here is going to hand over £300 for something I don't want, don't believe in and probably don't even work?

Do you think there will be a big rebellion by the people over this one? Forced down your throat by police at gunpoint? Anyone who refuses is branded a terrorist and shot?

Let's be honest here, EDS, NL and the Civil Service are a perfect match.

EDS...

Ah well, prepare for another complete feck-up!

Oh God!! If they put Neo on this we're all in trouble!!!