In message <002b01c42209$46f8d860$2b3468d5@ntlworld>, ianwelton
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>> The people whose views count here are "middle-class Americans".
>
>I suppose no other views should be taken into account then.
"Should" does not equal "are".
>> However, having to show your driving licence to buy beer is
>> not regarded by the American people as "information
>> gathering". It's a necessary and laudable precaution to stop
>> teenagers drink-driving.
>
>That argument is sterile red tape if other forms of ID are available.
But they aren't.
> The only thing a standard ID does is relax the retailer, providing a
>defence if they get it wrong
The law says they must inspect ID. The only ID 99% of the population has
is a driving licence.
>The need for any sort of personal judgement by the seller can also be
>totally removed.
Because that's the law.
>Where does the greater need for a central medical record reside? With the
>medical practitioners for treatment or with others who would use the data
>for wider purposes?
Perhaps with the patient who presents himself for treatment at other
than his local GP.
--
Roland Perry
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