A national identification system is a standardized ID system that provides a unique identification number or card to all citizens, which can be used to verify identity and access various services. Proponents argue that it enhances security, streamlines identification processes, and helps prevent identity fraud. Opponents argue that it raises privacy concerns, could lead to increased government surveillance, and may infringe on individual freedoms.
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Yes, but only if regulations protecting individual privacy rights and preventing government overreach are also included
@B5CWYFMConstitution6 days6D
Yes, because sometimes things happen and we are not able to stop them If we had this we could stop fraud from happening
@B4QMLML4wks4W
I believe this already exists in the form of Social Security, if not, you can easily streamline this into Social Security.
@7WDP6PTIndependent 2mos2MO
Yes, the Real ID system we are doing is a good way for this but we should make getting an ID easy and affordable
@B3P3GXJ2mos2MO
to an extent. maybe with criminals and people in prisons for serious crimes, yes, bt for everyone else, no.
@B279XV75mos5MO
Yes, but only if it will be used for purposes such as preventing terrorism and protection against financial crimes
@9ZNSLJ36mos6MO
I think in specific things yes, like if you are in a technical business or in areas that see a lot of crime. But this can quickly become a concerning overreach on our right to privacy.
@9YFJ4DN6mos6MO
We already have that and it's currently able to be hacked or falsified. I don't think another plan would be any better.
@9SRTHCFIndependent9mos9MO
don't passports count as a 'national ID'? if every citizen got paperwork for a passport at birth it would ensure more Americans had one.
@9SQLKLLIndependent9mos9MO
Yes, so long as it's just used for ease of access with government systems, and so we don't have a huge variety of IDs which create government bloat and congestion
@9SH6X739mos9MO
I think there should be a national ID card to replace social security cards. Anything tech based is a no go for me.
@9XGY7PM7mos7MO
Yes, we should have a far more secure and efficient Identification Card system than a driver's license and social security number
@9WX489KLibertarian7mos7MO
No, it's giving Big Brother. Also the government would never be able to do this in a way that would be entirely helpful and not harmful.
@9X38NFP7mos7MO
It depends on what the national identification system is; if it's something that can be corrupted or violates privacy, it should not be implemented.
@9R5HHDL10mos10MO
Probably, but national ID still troubles me under "papers...papers, please" - on the other hand, isn't REAL ID awfully close?
@9PTFD44Progressive11mos11MO
I don't understand the need. I would need to looking this further
Yes, as long as regulations are included that protect individual privacy rights
Yes, but only if strict regulations protecting individual privacy rights and preventing government overreach are also instituted
@9QS3P7310mos10MO
Yes. But, this opens the government to creating more “regulations” in the name of national security.
@9Q4B6MH11mos11MO
Yes, but only if there are strict regulations to ensure privacy rights
@Paculino 11mos11MO
Yes, as long as it is free and available to any resident or citizen.
@9QR734T10mos10MO
Yes as long as it doesn’t invade citizens privacy and rights
@9PNSNS911mos11MO
No, but provide a national voter ID for those who want to vote
@9ZZQ6QN5mos5MO
Yes because identification keeps our country safe and this would due good due to other people not being able to get their hands on important stuff
@B4K6Y791mo1MO
This overlaps heavily with the social security card and number, which already exist. Both stances point out facts, so it depends heavily on the implementation.
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