[nmh]

But the costs associated with implementing such a system would likely be enormous. The NSTIC has anticipated some kickback and will be offering businesses incentives such as tax credits/breaks, insurance, grants and loans for early adoption.

[blackie]

Not a good idea!

Be Ever Vigilant!

[Slings and Arrows]

What a great idea! And they can tattoo it on your forehead or wrist so you'll never lose it!

Can you imagine how much Halidol the DUmmies would've had start popping if Dubya proposed this? For that matter, has Il Douche considered the fact that sooner or later, this system will be in the hands of a Republican administration? (Or maybe he doesn't plan for there to be any more administration changes...)

[GreenAccord]

I call GreenAccord! (Touches Internet with hand)

[Prospero]

It's all featherbeds and flowers, floating on a land of wonderful.

Yet another attempt by our twisted Bureaucracy to make people wear helmets and knee pads. A fur-lined shock-collar to keep the People in the yard.

Spinach.

[Nick Danger]

[The Comedian]

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Why?

MYOB, is my answer.

[purplelobster]

The Dems have their sights set on controlling their subjects with this sort of oppressive foolishness. The costs of maintaining and securing a national online ID would be astronomical and fraud would be rampant. Seems to be a forerunner of national voting via the internet. I’m sure Dems would love internet voting in the future as it would be infinitely susceptible to manipulation.

[a fool in paradise]

To highlight the potential consumer benefits of such a system, the White House’s proposal uses the example of an individual filling a prescription online. Under the “smart ID card,” the pharmacy would only receive proof that the individual is over 18 and that the prescription is valid. No other information like birth date or the reason for the prescription.

This from the president who STILL will not release his birth certificate as a matter of "national security" and "privacy".

[dragnet2]

Like everything else, the government will not rest until it totally destroys the Internet by controlling, regulating, and taxing it.

[Nickname]

The Identity Ecosystem would allow Americans to choose to obtain a single authenticated ID for online transactions.

. . .

Voluntary until it isn’t.

Besides, this isn’t about online transactions. Politicians and government agencies want to know exactly WHO is saying WHAT about THEM.