[Prism]

I can't help suspecting that something sinister is going on here, sounds more like big brother through the back door. I can guess they didn't ask your permission because they already now the answer. I would consider removing my child from the school for that.

[Dymo King]

Originally Posted by Rhyemba

This is just mad. Honestly what next

LOL, did someone say minority report?

US testing 'pre-crime' system -

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/sh...showing-p.html

[d-energy]

I have studied Environmental subjects for some years now, mainly new building regs, but along the line I have discovered lots of changes the Guv has in mind, to include taking children's DNA data/ prints and so on. Based on -if they need them in the future.
Yes there is to be a swoop on many subjects, to include most aspects of the way life is today. If you need to know whats next, especially in the home owner or building trades I can tell you lots, Hip's too.
I now sell All Building & Construction Alternatives. ABC Alternatives.(Web soon to be launched at abcalternatives.co.uk)
As for prints, yes we sell these products too, print recognition door plates.
Did you know all oyster cards have a GPS, soon you will not be able to get a card until you have proved who you are and had photo taken.
It is cheaper for the guv to subsidise travel, and follow you, than it is to get everyone to have an official ID card. and of course the best part about it _For them- is that people sign up for oyster cards, where=as most people would not do so for an ID card.
Also your dustbin wheelie has a micro chip?
I would speak to a solicitor about the school situation, you should have been informed.
As for how long they keep the prints, well for every I would say. Even if they said they don't , would/could we believe that?
Go chat to a solicitor, or get together with other parents at the schools, COMPLAIN!

[ARK]

this is just one step too far, big brother gone power mad, what next micro-chips implanted under our skin?

[Dymo King]

Originally Posted by ARK

what next micro-chips implanted under our skin?

Well that technology has already been tried and tested...

But I read yesterday that ID cards are being rolled out in November - for foreigners coming to the UK... how long before that spreads to the general population?

[ARK]

ID cards, i hate the thought of having to carry one of those things, first they'll use the 'threat' imigrants pose as an excuse then it won't be long till everyone of us is forced to carry one

[Dymo King]

Or they'll just make it impossible to open a bank account, take out a mortgage or do anything else without one... let's hope they get chucked out at the next election and the new lot can the idea... or maybe the economy will be so screwed they simply can't afford it...

[ARK]

i'd vote tory to avoid it, if thats what it came to....