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Re: Joint Letter on National ID Cards Written by jlandrith, on 22-07-2002 06:20 Until some incorrect database entry either costs you the ability to work, or drive a car, etc. Ever try to get a mistake off your credit record? Multiple that difficulty by 100 when dealing with federal databases.    The concept of a National ID is not being considered by the government for the purposes of making travel easier. Even they admit that. It is being considered as means of control and surveillance. Any and all information that state, local and federal governments have on an individual will be tied to these cards. You won't be able to hold a job without one, write a check or go to the library. Do you think that a federal database analyzing all your purchases, library book preferences and other personal business should be maintained in federal databases? I don't. It is intrusive and extremely subject to misuse and harassment by political extremists and stalkers. Travel convienence? Try Big Brother control measure.    It is interesting to note that prominent organizations of all political persuasions have united in opposition to this control measure. I am one of the members of this anti-National ID Coalition. This proposal is not now, nor has it ever been about making travel easier on anyone. It is about the government compiling as much data on it's citizens as possible. I don't view that as a convienence. I view it as an intolerable step towards fascism.    Edited 7/22/2002 1:22:23 PM ET by jlandrith (JLANDRITHJR)