Tim Lamb wrote:

In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes
In article ,
Martin Brown wrote:
I have lived in two countries with ID cards - Japan and Belgium. They
work perfectly well although you have to carry them they are seldom
needed unless you are doing something that requires checking ID or get
yourself arrested. In the latter case failing to carry ID is added to
the list of charges if you do not produce the card when arrested.

I'm really not sure why people are so against identity cards. But are
happy enough to have to use other means when needed (or do without the
service that needs proof of identity - unlikely). As has been stated, not
everyone had a driving licence etc.

Orwell, 1984?

Post WW2 reaction to identity carrying required by occupation forces?

Perhaps post WW2 reaction to officious police, air raid wardens and
petty officials demanding ID?

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Roger Hayter