Gransnet forums

News & politics

We Need Identity Cards

(153 Posts)
Allsorts Mon 10-Feb-25 21:26:00

It is about time we had Identity Cards. It would soon sort out who was here without permission. Those that refuse should be denied public services and investigated. We don't know who we have here and people don’t feel safe,

Allira Sat 22-Feb-25 15:11:27

Oreo

RosieandherMaw

Claremont

It would be a good idea, I agree- but the cost would be astronomical.

I’m not sure why- if a government wanted to do it, they could.
I think it was when we first had to produce ID in order to vote it became a no-brainer for me.
The nonsense and illogicality of what constituted ID , effectively disenfranchising young people with only a Student ID card just highlighted it all the more.
The need to show a passport for domestic flights is another example- why should somebody who has no intention of leaving the UK have to go to the trouble and expense of a passport just to fly to Edinburgh?
We all carry loyalty cards, bank cards, driving licences(where applicable) railcards(ditto) bus passes (ditto ) I can see no ideological objection to a national ID card.

Thought provoking answers RosieandherMaw👏🏻👏🏻
I’m not against the idea, they should be free and there would be a good take up.

The nonsense and illogicality of what constituted ID , effectively disenfranchising young people with only a Student ID card just highlighted it all the more.

Veterans cards, issued by the Government and requiring a photo, were not considered to be sufficient for ID at the last General Election!

I am pro-ID cards.

silverlining48 Sat 22-Feb-25 17:31:47

I wouldn’t object, it seems to work well in Europe where many countries have had them for years.