Congestion Charging in London? Freedom of movement is under threat!
 

To further their campaign, the congestion charge is one way to monitor people as they drive into town!.

Congestion Charging, a more sinister plot!
Now we have all heard the reasons why the Mayor of London is to introduce a further direct tax called congestion charging in central london. He tells us that it will reduce congestion and pocket him up to £50,000 each day (£130 Million each year!) and pay for more buses. We are also told that it's the brain child of the Mayor himself!

But their maybe another side to this charging scheme. Its an elaborate answer to a difficult problem the government has had to find a solution for and concerned the ability of terrorists to drive into London town and compromise security. While the need to tighten up security seems to be on the agenda of the government the congestion charge scheme is considered by many to be a monitoring tool for the British security services who could be linked to the system and monitor for changes that may turn out to be a security threat. The theory sounds possible, if not already implimented.

What will happen after February 17th 2003?

For arguments sake, when Mohammed drives his car that is registered in his name into london trafalgar square, unknown to him his vehicle is closely being monitored by the security services, the army and the police. Any suspicious stops, a wrong turn here or there and the whole entourage will ponce on him, leading to arrests under the terrorist act. The scheme would be further extended to other surrounding areas so to increase the catchment area. This is one possible hidden reason behind the congestion charging scheme.

The best part of this security programme is that the whole processes will pay for itself, as the public are charged £5 to £80 a go to monitor Mohammed's, Ali's, Abdul's or any driver who happens to drive a vehicle registered to people classified as potebtial risks. With stolen identifications on the rampage, this scheme has the potential for wrongful arrests and civil liberty violations.

Did you know that traffic spreading cameras can monitor registration plates? - No! not the ones that use film! but the solid state CCD ones that have been helping law enforcement agencies throughout the UK.

The congestion chargie scheme will be installed in Manchester, Edinburgh and major towns and cities across the UK!

The following organizations that support the governments plans to monitor poeple include the Muslim Council of Britain (a misnomer organization) and the Muslim Association of Britain.

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Exempt from Charge!
Some types of vehicle and some categories of drivers are exempt from the charge. To register now costs a £10 admin fee.

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