You said — “what if you have an accident? how will people know who you are? how will they notify your relatives? i’m serious. carrying ID really isnt that big of a deal, imho. but, of course, i’m a jack-booted thug.”
The person can easily carry a piece of paper saying, “I am so-and-so. Call this number in case of emergency.”
That should do it...
yeah, that’s much easier than simply carrying an ID.