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No ID Cards in the Future

Posted by michael on from the bend-over-and-wait-for-it dept.

dmf writes "Throw away your identification cards! CNet is running a commentary piece on what the author perceives to be contradictions of privacy as technology continues to evolve our future. What boggles the mind is how social forecasters can so easily bypass longstanding privacy concerns by simply ignoring the horrific examples of abusive governments throughout history. How can a responsible thinker so easily shrug off the need to protect oneself from the unknown abuses of the future just because one may think things are relatively agreeable at present?"

9 of 268 comments (clear)

  1. Yea... so... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    How will I prove I'm legally able to drink?

    1. Re:Yea... so... by I'm+A+Librarian · · Score: 2, Funny
      Cole's Axiom: The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant. The population is growing.

      Cole's Law: Chopped cabbage and mayo.
  2. Wait, I thought... by tcd004 · · Score: 5, Funny

    we were all supposed to be getting Citizen I.D. cards soon.

    tcd004

  3. Dear, americans... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    ..we (europeans) feel really sorry for the you and the negative impact of the DCMA and other freedom cutting laws. Just get your shit together and put it onto european servers. You're welcome (really)!

  4. Wow! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Some guys opinion!

  5. OB Brazil Quote by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    "My name's Lowry. Sam Lowry. I've been told to report to Mr. Warren."
    "Thirtieth floor, sir. You're expected."
    "Um... don't you want to search me?"
    "No, sir."
    "Do you want to see my ID?"
    "No need, sir."
    "But I could be anybody."
    "No, you couldn't, sir. This is Information Retrieval."

  6. Goodbye ID Cards by buyo-kun · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hello Barcodes

    Well isn't this just freakin Dandy!

  7. Re:florida startup by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Does anyone know what company he may be referring to here?

    Yeah! Find out and tell mozilla. They can name their browser after it and then no one will ever think about that company. People will be like... "company name... isn't that a web browser?"

    ;)

  8. Re:My voice is my passport.... but i have laryngit by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Dear AC,

    Please cease and desist your illegal acts immediately or face the consequences. It is obvious that you have concealed the place of origin of your digital communication by using the name "Anonymous Coward" rather than your true name and email address. You are a threat to Homeland Security and are probably illegally downloading music, too.

    Anyone knowing the true identity of Anonymous Coward, please contact your local TIPS snitch.

    Regards,
    Anonymous Government Offician