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
@9Q5P6YVRepublican1yr1Y
We already have that. It’s a social security number.
@9S6LZV211mos11MO
No, we already have this in the form of social security. However, we should address strengthening its ability to prevent fraud
@9PZ2HB51yr1Y
No, because I can only see ways that the government can abuse it like how the Chinees Communist Party uses their surveillance system on it's own citizens while also to some extent with foreigners.
@9RFW5XW11mos11MO
We already have one with Social Security Number. While you don't have to have one, good luck doing anything without one. It would be better to actually make one that's functional and secure
@9KHJQKJ 1yr1Y
No, it should be available optionally, but not mandated
@9VTCYCT9mos9MO
We already have this in the form of social security. However, we should address and strengthen its ability to prevent fraud
@9QB3RK412mos12MO
Yes, but as a replacement for social security numbers
@9R6H2FTRepublican12mos12MO
No, this is literally the Mark of the Beast. What sane person would ever say yes to this? Hell no. I belong to Jesus.
@B5SP8JR3wks3W
We already have those. IDs, SS#, etc. Establish what the security and fraud issues are in the first place with empirical evidence.
@9QSD57D12mos12MO
We already have social security, unless govt. transparency about a national repository is emphasized, you probably should not trust.
This is unnecessary as there already is a national identification system for citizens in social security.
@9SV9J3J10mos10MO
I agree with both sides, but I agree more with it being too big of a chore for citizens and would be monitoring us too closely.
@9QSH5L312mos12MO
We already have systems in place that do that exact job
@9Q9M5RR1yr1Y
Yes- if these IDs can be used to vote, secure housing, government benefits, etc.
@9QR756C12mos12MO
Isn’t this what our social security numbers are supposed to be?
@9QRM6YH12mos12MO
A national I.D. Should only be made for the connivence of the people and streamline administrative processes.
@9QSHQ4M12mos12MO
No, we already have it in the form of Social Security Numbers (SSN)
@B5W5N322wks2W
Very vague question that could be answered in either an intrusive or non intrusive manner, the nature of which would change my stance on for or against it. I hate government surveillance on its citizens
@B5W4BX42wks2W
No, we already have IDs such as drivers licenses or other government granted licenses, documents and other forms as long as they are valid for certain situations.
@B5VKK7Q2wks2W
No, we should just improve Social Security's ability to prevent fraud and put limits on government infringement.
@B5SSL9P3wks3W
Yes, but make it so that it's just IDs that have to be renewed for free and use the ID numbers to check against fraud
@B5QCN2P4wks4W
No, any centralized data system will inevitably be hacked. So any centralized ID will be insecure in the long run.
@B5LK38L1mo1MO
No, I'm open to the idea of a national ID system but don't trust the government to implement it ethically.
@B5KYFW91mo1MO
Well, with the implementation of Real ID, they kind of have already. I am against adding biometric data though.
@B5GGJ9QWorking Family2mos2MO
No, states should manage their own identification systems and the federal government should defer to them.
@B5FS7TZ2mos2MO
yes but it needs to be highly monitored and transparent to the public with what they're doing with it
@B5CWYFMConstitution2mos2MO
Yes, because sometimes things happen and we are not able to stop them If we had this we could stop fraud from happening
Nationally recognized identification, but used in the same ways that state identification is, not like how social credits work in china.
@B58NX8HIndependent2mos2MO
Neither and ask the FBI and Homeland Security to provide security and to prevent fraud for the public
@B58JJKS2mos2MO
Yes and keep them on notice until they stop falling back into there old behavior and then let them be
@B54JYWP2mos2MO
Yes, Social Security Numbers have functioned inappropriately as a national ID number for far too long. Many of our partners (such as Canada) have successfully implemented a national ID system.
@B54CQ5L2mos2MO
Overall, I think yes. Social Security is our current ID system and it is quite stupid and I'd much rather have an ID that actually works.
@B4ZJMRX2mos2MO
Only if getting the ID is free and accessible to all citizens, available at multiple locations 24 hours for a period of time when it is first implemented. And only if accepted documentation are documents the average low-income person can obtain for free.
No, though I am in favor of implementing some sort of national identification system to replace outdated ID systems like Social Security Numbers
@B4YKKJR2mos2MO
yes but at the same time it seems like the wait time for buying something would be even more absurd.
@B4Y9FCS2mos2MO
Not necesarily, only because I feel that this could make people feel more like an object and not a free person
@B4WYC6R 2mos2MO
Yes, but with great limitation and use such as only in necessary circumstances as this is a slippery slope into a "Stasi ID cards" situation
@B4WWLDB2mos2MO
I feel like this is a double standard. On the one hand, it could prevent fraud by watching us closely, and on the other, it would mean that the government would be watching us closely. I need more time to think about this.
@B4R3GW83mos3MO
No, we already have this in the form of social security, but we should strengthen what we already have.
@B4QYQD43mos3MO
Yes as long as they can protect our personal information from corporations and criminals if there is any distinction . Social Security already cover that?
@B4QN4GT3mos3MO
We already have national identification for citizens and should be using it for all voting purposes.
@B4QMLML3mos3MO
I believe this already exists in the form of Social Security, if not, you can easily streamline this into Social Security.
We don't need to implement a new one because we already have social security numbers, but we should make that system more secure.
@B4KLCSB3mos3MO
I am ok with face recognition but it needs to be very transparent about its usage and heavily regulated to ensure there are no abuses of tracking down people without a search warrant
@B4FGGSB3mos3MO
Only if it is at no cost to anyone, and available to all citizens and legal residents, and can be used to register / fulfil id requirements to vote for all eligible voters.
@B4D9X9M3mos3MO
Yes, but have it so that there are measures installed to prevent individual freedoms from being violated.
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
No, for the sake of privacy, freedom, capitalism, weak government, the 14th amendment, the constitution, checks and balances, and federalism.
@B4BPKTX 3mos3MO
Yes, but with safeguards. Allowing for cash or alternative financial system in case of government abuse
@B4BK8673mos3MO
No, we already have Social Security Numbers, though as somebody has said, this system should be strengthened.
@B4BK4TW3mos3MO
Yes, but it's use should be restricted to court approval and warrant granted by the court when sufficient evidence is provide to the court to make use of such a system. The allowing of broad use would infringe our basic rights because the government would abuse the power without checks and balances.
@B483F4RIndependent3mos3MO
Yes. We already have one in the form of our social security number. Implementing a national ID system would improve upon the current system used.
@B47PPBY3mos3MO
We already have a national identification system that has just been upgraded to real ID. Government should use safer systems like cryptocurrency which make fraud harder to commit and traceable after.
@B459V6F3mos3MO
Yes, we already have that. expanding it would just be an excuse to further monitor citizens against their will
@B4378G34mos4MO
Yes bit every one is automatically registered and given a card, and if you lose it there is a easy path way to get a new one
@B3ZYM5D4mos4MO
Yes, showing ID should be required to vote for the sake of democracy and the republic and preventing rigged elections
@B3V69DZ4mos4MO
If identification is free and easy to obtain yes. Otherwise no. All required identification should be free and simple to get.
@B3TNRZH4mos4MO
No, since the government will likely contract this out to private enterprise and this would further enable commercial surveillance
@B3TCPJ54mos4MO
Yes, it should replace SSN and just act as National ID (essentially add picture and identifiers to the person that has the SSN.)
@B3Q56654mos4MO
I'm uncertain what is meant by National Identification system (Social Security ID? or Facial Recognition and tracking?)
Deleted4mos4MO
No, because individual states already provide ID and the provisions in the Real ID Act of 2005 are sufficient.
@7WDP6PTIndependent 4mos4MO
Yes, the Real ID system we are doing is a good way for this but we should make getting an ID easy and affordable
@B3P3GXJ4mos4MO
to an extent. maybe with criminals and people in prisons for serious crimes, yes, bt for everyone else, no.
@deweikert8 4mos4MO
Yes, because it would reduce fraud and make identification easier, but it should not be used for increased surveillance or infringe on individual freedoms.
@B3HHTB54mos4MO
Have a national identification system, but make it a driver's license while making it RealID quality.
@B3H5CYG4mos4MO
yes but only for some serious things, like something that wont get you into credit card debt, as in someone that got a hold of your banking info and is spending all your money
@B3BLCC34mos4MO
Yes but only if the government has evidence of fraud or any other law broken can they use this identification to act apon or infringe on an individuals rights.
@B34MF6V5mos5MO
Possibly if it makes proving identification or something then yeah but also I want privacy from the gov so
@B33DPBJ5mos5MO
if its proven to be helpful by qualified professional and is not super complicated for the people i don't see why not, also no money should be required of the people
@B2XGB6S5mos5MO
Yes, but it should be used in full transparency with the citizens, unless it threatens national security.
@B2W355S5mos5MO
Yes, but a little less secure and strict so people don't have to take a lot of effort to to do anything.
@B2VPG8YIndependent5mos5MO
No, as previously answered with the facial recognition question it give too much control. Especially if its a digital ID system.
@B2TW5CW5mos5MO
No, but maybe add soemthing else to the social security numbers to enchase security and protect agaist scams and other crimial acitives by other people that the number doesnt belong to
Deleted5mos5MO
Yes, but the government should also ensure that low-income citizens are also able to acquire these IDs
@B2R684N5mos5MO
No, they should not have the identification of US citizens. Criminals should no longer be citizens if they are alive.
No, social security numbers are essentially what this alludes to. However, I am in favor of a national identification system for unauthorized non-citizens, whether Migrants, Refugees, asylum seekers, or even non-citizens who are in the naturalization process, including green card holders.
@B2QJZZ25mos5MO
Only within federal settings, such as banks and other organizations. It shouldn't just be in everyday life.
@B2PYMQN5mos5MO
I would say yes, but in the event the federal government is hacked, then the whole population is done for identity wise.
no, it falls in line with facial recognition. it could easily become a tool for a authoritarian dictatorship.
@B2KW47V 5mos5MO
Yes, but it should not be operated digitally. It should be analog. And it should be implemented with voting specifically in mind.
Yes, but only for the sake of its intended use, and there should be tight regulations to ensure the government does not violate our privacy or infringe on our individual freedoms.
No, but the Real ID system could help provide this and we can enhance efforts to address this in other ways
@B2GLJWRPeace and Freedom6mos6MO
Yes, but the government can't recklessly use the identification system to violate a citizen's rights.
@B2FW3VG6mos6MO
Yes, but to make it easier for people to move between states and apply for housing and benefits anywhere
@B2FDCLRIndependent6mos6MO
Maybe, however, this system would need to be completely transparent, and the security issues would need to be solved immediately if it happened as a consolidated system, one vulnerability would cause widespread issues far greater than our current system.
@B2B26PF6mos6MO
Only in regard to Government programs to prevent fraud where individuals opt in. I.e. to prevent welfare related fraud.
Yes. A standardized national identification system could create a standardized ID card, making preventing forgeries easier.
@B279XV76mos6MO
Yes, but only if it will be used for purposes such as preventing terrorism and protection against financial crimes
@B23YYX9 7mos7MO
Yes, but my only concern is the fact that it could lead to excessive use by the government and violate personal freedom.
@9ZZMG987mos7MO
I have some concerns and questions about how this would work. It seems dystopian, so no but the idea is aiming in a somewhat helpful predictions
@9ZWRCQX7mos7MO
No. What fraud is the government looking to prevent? I worry about such an identification system being abused.
@9ZWQVPX7mos7MO
No, we have multiple ways of having some form of ID (Drivers license, Library Card, etc) no need to have another form then those.
@9ZS445V7mos7MO
No. The government should not have a database of any kind that lists deeply detailed information on all citizens. Any information they need should be given only if a request is answered by the individuals involved. Freedom and privacy is PARAMOUNT to the sovereignty of citizens.
@9ZRSSZZRepublican7mos7MO
Yes, when it comes to identification and record sharing. No, when it comes to secret databases used by the alphabet soup agencis.
Deleted7mos7MO
Yes, though we should federalize drivers licenses and photo IDs and make them free and accessible to all citizens
@9ZQNPBK7mos7MO
This can be a limno between privacy and safety, at this point of time we are not well thought on this issue upon what to do, should focus on other issues more like making sure our citizens have a better quality of life. Adding this new system can let in new issues do our messed up sundae, like the information going out to the bad eye of public, causing identification info to kidnappers, and more that we still struggle to handle today.
@9ZNSLJ38mos8MO
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.
@9ZM54MN8mos8MO
We already have one. SS number needs to be updated to not expose your number for theft it's been why to long to update the SS ID.
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