• quips@slrpnk.net
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    3 days ago

    This whole thing is fucking stupid. Stop issuing non-real IDs and be done with it

    • Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de
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      3 days ago

      I don’t think it is that simple. The people opposing the federal IDs do have a point.
      Why would you need a centralized ID and collection of your data if you never take a flight or enter a nuclear power plant?
      Distrusting the central government is part of US culture I guess, and seeing the current administration over there, this distrust might well be justified.
      So I understand the discussions it apparently kindled, despite coming from a country were centralized federal IDs are mandatory (and me being ok with that).