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PJMcK

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30. Yeah

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:21 PM

Feb 25

I have a dozen official IDs from two states and two countries. I cannot imagine not having them given my life.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Feb 25 OP

I don't think it's possible. Melon Feb 25 #1

It would be really hard if you lived alone for sure AZJonnie Feb 25 #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 Feb 25 #31

ID. You have no ID? Melon Feb 25 #32

I have no driver's license or state issued identification card. rsdsharp Feb 25 #33

I've been house-bound for several years now PatSeg Feb 25 #34

I get it. I've got a long term degenerative health issue Melon Feb 25 #36

In recent years, PatSeg Feb 25 #37

Poorly and on the margins RockRaven Feb 25 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 25 #20

If some thing requires a government-issued photo ID, and you don't have one, then you can't do that thing AZJonnie Feb 25 #3

Some people don't even have bank accounts. Haggard Celine Feb 25 #5

It's not about ID, it's about ID that shows proof of citizenship. Nevilledog Feb 25 #12

They goto payday lenders Johonny Feb 25 #15

Check cashing places ask for ID also in my experience EX500rider Feb 25 #24

That's right, I forgot about the payday lenders. Haggard Celine Feb 25 #28

It can be horrible. Blue Full Moon Feb 25 #6

such concern! Skittles Feb 25 #7

I don't think one could Figarosmom Feb 25 #8

Aside from flying and applying for social security... Easterncedar Feb 25 #9

Just idle curiosity, eh? Torchlight Feb 25 #10

I think it's a fair question PCIntern Feb 25 #17

What do you think their motivation is? BannonsLiver Feb 25 #19

You don't do the things that require one, generally. You might find work-arounds (people who look the other way, WhiskeyGrinder Feb 25 #11

You can do many things with expired ID which isn't acceptable under voter ID acts dsc Feb 25 #13

You'll need your birth certificate or passport Dave says Feb 25 #16

I know some without a DL or State or Federal issued ID GusBob Feb 25 #14

Once you get an ID you can go for a long time without it. RoeVWade Feb 25 #18

They didnt go to college, work for a family business and don't drive. haele Feb 25 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 25 #22

Your driver's license will not be sufficient under the SAVE Act Quiet Em Feb 25 #23

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

elderly people, who no longer drive UpInArms Feb 25 #26

Off the grid, man. Off the grid lame54 Feb 25 #27

Proof of citizenship is required when you register to vote. Katinfl Feb 25 #29

Yeah PJMcK Feb 25 #30

Trump says you need a picture ID to buy groceries. Norrrm Feb 25 #35

Sometimes its an elderly person who is being taken creeksneakers2 Feb 26 #38