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Figarosmom

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8. I don't think one could

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 02:48 AM

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But the feds are in charge of who gets to apply for a federal ID. So our right to vote cannot be tied to a federal ID.

But I suppose someone that works for cash only and doesn't drive could live without an ID. Of course there would be no retirement, medicare, owning property or bank account or anything else from the government.

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Can someone please explain to me how anyone in the U.S. functions without a government issued I.D.? [View all] PeaceWave Wednesday OP

I don't think it's possible. Melon Wednesday #1

It would be really hard if you lived alone for sure AZJonnie Wednesday #4

It's possible. In fact, it's no trouble at all. I haven't had a valid driver's license since early May 2020. rsdsharp Wednesday #31

ID. You have no ID? Melon Wednesday #32

I have no driver's license or state issued identification card. rsdsharp Wednesday #33

I've been house-bound for several years now PatSeg Wednesday #34

I get it. I've got a long term degenerative health issue Melon Wednesday #36

In recent years, PatSeg Wednesday #37

Poorly and on the margins RockRaven Wednesday #2

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Wednesday #20

If some thing requires a government-issued photo ID, and you don't have one, then you can't do that thing AZJonnie Wednesday #3

Some people don't even have bank accounts. Haggard Celine Wednesday #5

It's not about ID, it's about ID that shows proof of citizenship. Nevilledog Wednesday #12

They goto payday lenders Johonny Wednesday #15

Check cashing places ask for ID also in my experience EX500rider Wednesday #24

That's right, I forgot about the payday lenders. Haggard Celine Wednesday #28

It can be horrible. Blue Full Moon Wednesday #6

such concern! Skittles Wednesday #7

I don't think one could Figarosmom Wednesday #8

Aside from flying and applying for social security... Easterncedar Wednesday #9

Just idle curiosity, eh? Torchlight Wednesday #10

I think it's a fair question PCIntern Wednesday #17

What do you think their motivation is? BannonsLiver Wednesday #19

You don't do the things that require one, generally. You might find work-arounds (people who look the other way, WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #11

You can do many things with expired ID which isn't acceptable under voter ID acts dsc Wednesday #13

You'll need your birth certificate or passport Dave says Wednesday #16

I know some without a DL or State or Federal issued ID GusBob Wednesday #14

Once you get an ID you can go for a long time without it. RoeVWade Wednesday #18

They didnt go to college, work for a family business and don't drive. haele Wednesday #21

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Wednesday #22

Your driver's license will not be sufficient under the SAVE Act Quiet Em Wednesday #23

Why are you asking why people don't have something NOT EVEN INCLUDED AS PROOF TO VOTE obamanut2012 Wednesday #25

elderly people, who no longer drive UpInArms Wednesday #26

Off the grid, man. Off the grid lame54 Wednesday #27

Proof of citizenship is required when you register to vote. Katinfl Wednesday #29

Yeah PJMcK Wednesday #30

Trump says you need a picture ID to buy groceries. Norrrm Wednesday #35

Sometimes its an elderly person who is being taken creeksneakers2 Yesterday #38