"When the U.S. started the Social Security program, they said our SSN would never be used for purposes of identification."
And yet everywhere you go, it's REQUIRED, for things such as a drivers license, bank loans, job applications, etc.
What a surprise! NOT!
They tried making your drivers license number be your SSN here a few years ago.
The Citizens of this state got up in arms about it and forced the issue.
It's no longer a requirement.