ID Cards Airside workers at UK airports are already subject to stringent security checks in order to obtain identity passes to gain airside access at UK Airports. Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots, Cabin Crew, Engineers, Flight Dispatchers etc are to be forced to carry the proposed new voluntary National ID Card, on pain of losing their jobs. The National ID Card will not be compatible with existing Airport Security systems (which vary from Airport to Airport) and will not replace the existing ID passes carried by airside workers at UK Airports. The forced introduction of what is allegedly a voluntary scheme will do nothing to prevent terrorist attacks or reduce illegal immigration.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/airsideid/
I was hoping to do this as a poll but for whatever reason I can't.
Mods if you can help me out and keep this as a sticky I'd be grateful
1. I'm completely in favour of the introduction of the ID Cards for Airside staff
2. I object to the introduction of the ID Card for Airside workers and will sign the petition
3. I'm undecided