Recently there have been numerous stories of the Government losing data. This also seems to go hand in hand with everyone worrying about ID Cards, the possibility of a new online database for DNA or e-mail and telephone communications. Of course, this has kicked off a large number of debates with people worrying that their "fundamental liberties" and "human rights" are being infringed.
We vote in a Government to run this country, bring in laws that help protect our freedom, civil liberties and help ensure our prosperity. Now, what is the problem of the government keeping our phone records on file, or our DNA on file, or even bringing in DNA cards if it helps them crack down on criminals, stop terrorists and stop fraudsters and organised criminals hurting our economy. It seems we are all reading George Orwell's 1984 and worrying too much. I trust a Government, that is voted in democratically, to use the information correctly. I trust them and the law makers to come up with a system that is correctly monitored to ensure that the data is used correctly. I trust them to take every effort to ensure it runs smoothly. Furthermore, as I don't commit crime or terrorism I have no problem or worries with them having access to my DNA or phone records. I have nothing to hide and i see no problem in them having these. We have all become so paranoid that we are keen to shoot ourselves in the feet. Will it take another tragedy to perhaps let people see the light?
Yes, there may well be mistakes. If you can show me one project of a reasonable size run by any organisation that hasn't suffered a mistake, do let me know. But what real harm can these mistakes cause. Oh no, a disc with some personal details are lost. The Government writes to all concerned. All concerned are covered by insurance if bank accounts are opened. Identity theft is annoying but can always be sorted out over time.
Stop worrying about corrupt Governments and start looking at ways we can improve this country and its security. I for one would like to know that all criminals, not just terrorists, but thugs and every petty criminal are more likely to be caught and brought to justice.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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I have to say I disagree with some of the points made here. The fact that you have done nothing wrong should not necessarily mean that you should have all your personal (and indeed genetic!)information at the fingertips of some faceless civil servant (especially as the Government has recently proved itself quite adept at leaking such details via British Rail!)I personally do not like the thought of being watched at every moment by an ever increasing web of police devices. There is a fine line between the State "protecting" us and stifling our basic civil liberties. I can understand the need for surveillance in the modern climate of terrorism but I would also say that we should not give terrorists the satisfaction of seeing us fighting their attack on our freedom by eroding it ourselves from within.
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