Ruth

Poole, Dorset

IT

Obviously not enough people voted against Labour on 05/05! Now is the time for all people opposed to ID cards to contact the Tories & try to persuade them NOT to back the measure if it does come up again. If the introduction of ID cards would actually prevent terrorism I would be willing to endure what I consider to be an attack on my civil liberties but as both the 9/11 bombers & the Madrid bombers (where ID cards are compulsory!)had all the correct documentation I am far from convinced that this is so. Personally, I think ID cards are another 'smoke & mirrors' like '45 minutes' & 'I know there are WMDS'. On a separate issue, although I did not vote for Mr Howard on 05/05 - based purely on his view on Iraq & ID cards - I am impressed that he is now standing down & showing a great deal of integrity & humility in doing so.