" And whyever would THAT be done?? There is no reason for it, and I am absolutely opposed to it."
We've been headed that way for years. The reason? It's easier to keep track of taxpayer money that way. Governments like databases.
Point me to some legislation to actually implement this. I don't think people will accept it. Sure, the feds would love to "track taxpayer money" and love databases, but I think the people will squawk so loudly that such a concept will never be implemented.
I can assure you that I'll damned sure be squawking if this idea is ever put forth in either branch of the Congress.