Can the federal government mandate me to get a federal ID?

[nick1985]

As of March 23, 2010, the Federal Governmant has the power to FORCE you to purchase goods and services.

So yes, they now can do that.

 

[CrackRabbit]

Having a unique ID# distinct from the SSN prevents one from mapping a name and DOB to the SSN without access to the linking information. This is one technique used in clinical trials to depersonalize information so that I can't use the information about a person to identify them. This would not prevent a legitimate user of the card from accessing your SSN using a single swipe of the card, as this information would presumably be mapped in a database on the back end.

That makes sense.

 

[bob4432]

I recall the left arguing adamantly against any sort of forced ID card when it was suggested as a way to prevent voting fraud, saying that it was only a way to disenfranchise the working poor who honestly couldn't afford to take the time or money to go obtain one.

and you believe the left? that's funny