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Area |
National ID (NID) Card |
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Problem |
While the “Real ID Act”
[ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REAL_ID_Act
] can and should be debated, I propose the “Mandatory Phase in” of a
requirement for an NID card, based on the |
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Solution |
In addition to the normal Passport process (from
the government), I propose that a “Driver’s License style” card accompany the
passport, so that the individual can carry it, in lieu of the bulky passport,
if (s)he so chooses. This card would
have the bearers photo ID (same as the passport) and the Passport number, and
little else. How and where the Passport/NID would be used is not
the subject of this Idea. |
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Remarks |
The phase in period would be for ten years, so that
at the end of that ten year period, everyone between the ages of 25 and 60
would be required to possess a passport.
The “moving target group” for the yearly phase in, would be those in
the middle of the age group, with the youngest and oldest being required in
the latter stages of deployment. In that way, the very young and the very old would
not be immediately subjected to this requirement. Note: Those of us who carried a Military ID Card
for years will find this requirement to be less intrusive than others. |
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Submitted |
Curt Haggard |
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Contact |
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Number: 016