Muktarr, Although your idea of issuing free ID card will be welcomed by a lot of citizens, but how will the government cover that cost. How can a country that cannot offer it's citizens with birth certificates issue free ID cards? I think the D25.00 fee is very reasonable, and every Gambia should carry one wherever they go. I don't know of any country that offers free ID cards (excuse me if I am wrong). If I am right, it's a law in every country for residents to carry ID card with wherever they go. If stopped, or even collecting a valuable anywhere, the fist thing required is an ID card from the receiver. I do not condone any form harassment, but the ID card enforcement is to the benefit of our Country. Tony loum have a safe trip. Seattle will miss you. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU M.B.Krubally ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------