As it appears that this is a war that can't be fought using reason, financial justification, ethics, human rights, or just plain old common sense, Big Blunkett has to fought with yet another weapon in the armoury of the good, comedy.

Social Scrutiny are good at this and even have draft National ID card application forms, print some out and leave them in the pub. The classic Rockall Times also chimes into the debate, with an article on identity crime which is also available in a pub-friendly printable format.

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills, we shall fight them in the pubs... Winston Churchill