UJ, my response to BL was TiC as he mentioned cattle which are easier to record and have short lives. - PN
Yes, I think I got that, although the idea of ear tags might be quite appealing to some.
An ID card system may take a few years to implement, unlike in WW 2, and take 10 years or more to become effective. - PN
I don't disagree, although I'd like to believe that it could be implemented quicker than that, once the inevitable shouting had died down that is.
Jack