http://www.vnunet.com/itweek/comment/2150520/why-id-cards-cracked
George Gardiner
"The technology may be secure for a while, but it is only a matter of time before the encryption is cracked. When that happens those with a vested interest in preserving the status quo (perhaps because of the enormous cost of identity cards or because of the embarrassment factor when it is cracked) will in all likelihood ignore the evidence for as long as possible. "
