WITH regard to Ian Oliver's letter and his protestations about ID cards (Letters, October 27), I can tell you that identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the world.
If it happens to you it will take years to clear your name and get back your good credit worthiness.
I now live in the USA and they have pictures on driving licences just like has been introduced in UK. I carry both.
Think of all the kids buying alcohol and cigarettes that could be prevented by just flashing a driving licence from your wallet.
It is narrow-minded people like Mr Oliver that can't see the big picture.
Allan Phillips,
Boise,
Idaho, USA.
Updated: 09:36 Friday, October 29, 2004
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