Public opinion passes ID landmark

The government’s data nitwittery (latest episode here) has finally tipped the balance of public opinion against ID cards, says YouGov/Telegraph

Just 43 per cent of those questioned said they favoured the introduction of a national identity scheme compared with 48 per cent who were against. It is the first time YouGov has found more against than in favour. When the ID scheme was first proposed by the Government in 2003, YouGov found 78 per cent supported it and just 15 per cent were opposed.

I wonder how far this will swing as all our understanding of human dignity in an e-enabled age evolves. I think the intellectual pygmies can declare total moral victory when the antis hit 80%. Go Phil!

Published by William Heath on 03/12/07 at 10:21am

Comments

....and I see someone claiming to be a police officer comments
most of my colleagues seem to be coming to the conclusion that this identity database is a step too far. We are moving towards a Big Brother state in which everyone is treated like a criminal by compulsory interrogation, fingerprinting, photograph, numbering and then being subjected to state monitoring of your movements and activities. Personally speaking, I’d rather leave the force - and the country - than submit to this and I have made plans accordingly.

And (from DTel latest nitwittery link above) that another Scottish politician in Scotland is putting the boot in to the Scottish politicians in Whitehall
Robert Light, the leader of Kirklees Council, said: “We’re very worried about the ability of government departments to handle the sensitive information which councils are obliged to pass on.”

Isn’t it a relief when they fight amongst themselves…

Reply by on 12/03/07 at 11:54 am
It’s just a little annoying that it’s unpopular because it’s unworkable, rather than because it’s destructive to society. I’d rather see it turned down because we shouldn’t do it, than because we can’t, but I guess at least the tide has turned…

Reply by Scribe on 12/03/07 at 1:50 pm

Next entry: IT is about to overtake aviation in carbon emissions

Previous entry: Information: the new public sector battleground?

Ideal Government

Let's say what we want from e-enabled government. Let's observe government first-hand. Let's say "Wouldn't It Be Better If" (WIBBI). Become an ethnographer of bureaucracy today! It beats getting frustrated with public services.

Comment

Anyone is free to comment. Or mail with an article if you want to be an author. I'll post it up and send you a password. This whole thing is supported by Kable.

Authors

Member List

Sign up for new articles

Public opinion passes ID landmark

Comments

Ideal Government

Categories

Comment

Authors

Sign up for new articles

Copyright

Designed by...

Statistics

Public opinion passes ID landmark

Comments

Ideal Government

Categories

Comment

Sponsor

Authors

Sign up for new articles

Copyright

Designed by...

Statistics