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Some people feel issuing IDs to everyone—U.S. citizens and visitors alike—could help authorities track terrorists. The cards could include anything from name and address to criminal record or visa status. But critics worry about giving the federal government such a wide range of personal information, and the abuse of the system that could occur. Laura talks with Jack Palmer, CEO of ICaughtYou, a software company specializing in internet monitoring, and Tim Lynch, direcor of the CATO Institute's project on criminal justice.