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Re: Gotta love Oracle...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sat, 6 Oct 2001 10:56:56 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Trobaugh writes:
> The time will come when you must use your ID for every financial
> transaction, for interstate travel and to obtain prescription drugs and
> receive medical care.
I don't think that time will really come. As the laws move that way, the
underground economy -- which is already substantial -- will blossom and expand
from the margins into the mainstream. Further, if such legislation were
ennacted, I think the number of people who would be willing to violently
dissent would be substantial.
Chris
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| Yes, the national ID card will be used with some effectiveness to fight international crime and terrorism. But in the midst of that fight our politicians will remain politicians. They will still fall in love with power and they will still propose (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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