As for the "multiple identity" problem, the reason a standardized system would fix that problem, is because current technology allows a photo (or whatever means of positive ID is used) to immediately "flag" an existing "match" on an ID issued by another state, at which time the individual would be asked to "clear up" whatever issues exist with the previous state before asking for another ID from another State... ONLY if their are OUTSTANDING extriditeable warrants issued by the previous state would a person be taken into custody..
Does this clarify my position, or provoke further debate?
David
Does this clarify my position, or provoke further debate?
I think it clarifies, and actually we're pretty much on the same page when it comes to standardized IDs as a way of fighting the multiple-identity, "clean slate" problem.
I'm just not sure we're helping to fight "terrorism" per se, anymore.
There's also this:
current technology allows a photo (or whatever means of positive ID is used) to immediately "flag" an existing "match" on an ID issued by another state
Well, I'm not sure current technology is that good. There will be many false positives. Imagine going to the mall with your kids and being detained, "could you step aside and come with us just for a few minutes sir?" while they "clear up" the fact that a computer image processing algorithm thinks you look like some deadbeat dad from Florida.
Again, probably what still sticks in my craw about it is that it doesn't seem to be about fighting terrorism. It seems to be about a whole bunch of other stuff, which, however valid the goals may be, is definitely not what is being advertised as the Reason We Need A Better ID System.
The justification being advertised is purely and simply "to fight terrorism", that's what people will think it's for, and that's why people will support it.
Then all these other uses back-door their way in. And in the meantime I'm not sure terrorism has been stopped at all.