What is the difference between this and the existing individual Social Security Number except that something like this might actually be effective and might provide some protection against so-called 'Identity Theft' as well as insuring some national standard in identifying individuals.
BTW I am mindful of the serious potential for misuse and would applaud efforts to curtail such.
Fire away!
Just wait until they make you put a microchip in your forehead or forearm. Then they can trace you no matter where you go. You won't be able to buy or sell without it. Sound familiar? It should. It's scriptural.