I don't like the idea of using social security numbers as ID numbers. In fact, I'm hoping we can privatize the system sooner than later. Can't see expanding it or finding new uses for it. Am fundamentally opposed to any form of federal ID system.
Agreed.
I called Time-Warner yesterday morning with an issue regarding my cable internet service and one of the customer service reps asked me to provide the last four digits of my SSN as a security measure.
I don't recall ever giving my SSN to them. Ugh.
Your question was, "How are the employers going to know if an employee is here legally or not?" I am providing you a way to be 99% sure.
If you are against any form of government ID, there is no way to know if they are "legal" "illegal" or from what country they are from.