Pledge “ConsultingAndy”
"I will write to Home Office Minister Andy Burnham expressing my principled objections to the ID card scheme but only if 10 other people will do the same."
— Garry Smith, (aka Curious Hamster) (contact)
Deadline to sign up by: 30th November 2005
11 people signed up (1 over target)
Country: United Kingdom
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On November 17th 2005, Home Office Minister Andy Burnham appeared on the BBC's World at One radio programme to defend the government's ID card proposals. During the interview he said "I don't hear too many people questioning the principle of whether we should have an ID card scheme." This pledge is an attempt to help the Minister overcome what appears to be a very serious case of selective hearing.
- donate $10 to Rep. Jenn Coffey and volunteer at least 5 hours of time to her 2010 re-election
- contribute to the effort, "Give-a-Book: Help a Child Learn,"
- volunteer my time and energy to support keeping the branch libraries open for Evanston residents.
- run at least 20 miles each week until April 5th,
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Garry Smith, the Pledge Creator, joined by:
- Charlie Whitaker
- John W
- Carl Finnerty
- Chris Harrison
- Sam Hayes
- Duncan John Money
- Ross Manning
- K Whelan
- 3 people who did not want to give their names, 1 of whom has done the pledge
