<![CDATA[BuzzMachine… by Jeff Jarvis:
I know some folks will squeal about this but I’m in favor of electronic ID cards.
I’m not squealing, Jeff. I’m warning you that the notion of national identity systems is a prelude to a form of control that you, as a person who constantly expresses skepticism about the concentration of power, should be against. Before tossing off your critics with accusations that they “squeal,” why not explain why you’re in favor of this kind of system and, perhaps, provide a few working examples in history of national identity systems that weren’t abused.]]>