[Nottingham] Is it theft to be live alive? (Was: Media Centre Linux distro?)

[Camilo Mesias]

On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM, Jason Irwin <jasonirwin73 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Add a levy on the fuel is an attempt to rephrase the solution to
> uninsured drivers what does not involved punishment as the only way of
> ensuring compliance.

Sadly I can't see that being acceptable. Apart from fuel already being
heavily taxed! Insured drivers already bear the brunt of costs caused
by uninsured drivers. What we need is something that makes sure people
are insured when they should be.

If the argument is 'surveillance is inherently bad', I don't think I
can agree. Technology (machine vision etc) is neutral and it's only
certain applications that are bad. I don't think use of DVLA databases
to fuel trip-based spam is acceptable. But to enforce parking
restrictions, road tax and insurance, it's got to be a good way to
keep the costs down for the majority of people. It's surely better
than a trust based or opt-out scheme.

-Cam