conservatives in 2021: "I'm not showing you my vax card. this isn't 1930's Germany!" conservatives in 2026: "just carry your papers around, do what they say and you won't die! it's that easy!"
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[–] 2 points 9 months ago (5 children)

Not from the US but doesn't the driver license have the status, ID cards from other countries have or is this a myth? I was told that even blind people have a driver license that says "not allowed to drive" just to identity themselves

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  • [–] 8 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    No and also no. Decent number of people don't have any ID and most don't have one that proves citizenship.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    But do people use their driver license to identity themselves at all (not necessarily to prove citizenship) or is this a myth as well?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago*

    Yes it's common because most people drive and they're also used to buy alcohol, plane tickets, etc. but they don't prove citizenship. Some states allow undocumented people to apply for them, I believe.

    But there's still a decent number who don't have one, usually poorer people. Most of the uses for a photo ID involve spending money on luxuries.

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