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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe
Really? I wouldn't. If they ask me to show a card because I have brown skin, and they assume I'm Spanish, why should I feel offended? I don't see anything derogatory about proving that you live here.
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exactly, if i've got the card then i wouldn't care who asked to see it. BAM! there it is.
the only downside is that it could be a hassle for the legitimate immigrants. it's unfortunate that the illegal ones cause these hoops to be created for them but until a better solution is proposed i think some action is better than no action.
i don't see how this is much different than being asked to provide photo ID when dealing with the government or a health card when you visit the hospital. then again i live in a 'socialist' country. basically, if you're going to leech (immigrate illegally, work illegally) and not make an attempt to carry your part the social burden (pay taxes) then i think you should be prepared to be treated like a leech.