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DOUBLETHINK; War is peace.. freedom is slavery.. ignorance is strength.. GEORGE ORWELL, '1984' ID cards are a bulwark against the Big Brother society.. CHARLESCLARKE, 2005.(News)

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From: The Mirror (London, England)
Date: 20050629
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Byline: By OONAGH BLACKMAN Political Editor

CHARLES Clarke insisted yesterday identity cards will act as a "bulwark against the Big Brother society".

But opponents were astonished by the Home Secretary's claim as they believe his plans will lead to a huge erosion of civil liberties.

As the Government faced its first backbench rebellion of the new Parliament, Mr Clarke told MPs: "I think the identity card gives a means of dealing with the information society issues.

"I argue the ID ...

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