Big Brother is alive and well in Amsterdam. Generally Amsterdam has been considered as one of the most progressive cities in the world but that is all changing....fast! I have been living here for the last 5 years and in the last 2 years have felt and witnessed my freedom being curtailed dramatically. Since Jan 2005 every person is required to carry identity with them. For Americans this is probably not an issue, but I find it an infringement on my personal freedom. I have no right to exist o... read more