NO2ID Worcester hits the streets once more and meets receptive Christmas Shoppers
I decided our group should go for one last stall run before Christmas and boy were we not disappointed.
In the space of a few hours, we had 38 signatures (a kind lady even got us some coffee as it was mighty cold!). A highly successful day for us and proof that even during the rush up to Xmas celebrations the people of Worcester and its surrounding areas object enough to the idea of the National ID card and most importantly the National ID Database (that will become whitehall’s personal dossier on you) to stop and sign our petition.
Pay attention Worcester MP Michael Foster - Its clear your constituents do not want this scheme. Furthermore. Labour City Councillors in Liverpool have recently passed a motion against the scheme despite Central Government pushing to make Manchester a beacon city for ID Card Support. Its clear to see that even members of your own party are realising the danger, expense, privacy issues surrounding the scheme.
Help give them an National ID Scheme free 2010.
Attendees:
Mark Walker (Local Group Coordinator)
Brian Gladman
Stuart Herbert (newcomer/observer)
We did not really expect high numbers as notice of its happening were sent out at short notice and its the Christmas season.
Discussion
Plans for the Worcester Stall this coming Saturday (13th)
Going to be in front of the Guild Hall, at least two members of Birmingham NO2ID shall assist with numbers and that it was going to be happening in the Afternoon. I shall update you all with more detail shortly.
Guest/Observer introductions
Myself and Brian gave a brief rundown on the ID card issue we meet about - these included:
- Costs
- Mass Data Collection/Surveillance and the risks of that with recent Data losses.
- Storing of Biometrics despite innocence
We also gave a briefing on what the group had been doing in the last few months.
Council Motion Strategy
Largely conservative council but some seemed unconcerned/uninterested about the ID cards issue. Methods of encouraging an interest talked about. Should be able to pursue one being put through before the end of January 2009 if action is taken.
