Originally Posted by cdsen
Can anyone enlighten me about what's so dangerous to produce an ID at check-in ? Do you really think they won't be able to track your movements by not showing a government issued ID ? I'm a roadwarrior, too, but I really really don't understand where the problem is ? Is it because it's in the US constitution (like carrying guns - we all see where this has lead to...) ?
I could have spotted your post as coming from a foreign citizen quite easily...especially now learning that you're from the UK, where there are more than 4 million surveillance cameras in your nation, on nearly every public street corner...and your government is trying to institute a national ID program.
The question is certainly more of an abstract one...there's little danger in me showing my ID...but the thinker's question is why should I HAVE to? It does nothing for security (as everyone has pointed out), and it conditions people to acquiesce to the government's directives. Think there's no problem showing your ID when asked?
Please scan a copy of your driver's license or passport and e-mail it to me.
As for the Gilmore case, it wasn't exactly a "loss" - you can fly without ID, but by agreeing to fly as a selectee.