• HasturInYellow@lemmy.world
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    It’s because we don’t have a FREE federal ID. There is no mechanism by which someone with no money can get any identification paperwork. If that were possible, I agree requiring an ID would be good, but until then it just weeds out the poorest.

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        Yes. Yes we do. Passport costs money. Driver’s license costs money. Green card costs money. Getting to any of these places that distribute them costs money and you need like 4-5 different documents to prove who you are (other IDs, bills with your residence, etc).

        All of that is probably the “easy” stuff to get.

        • mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca
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          damn, most provinces here in Canada aren’t free either. I did not know that. anywhere from $15-50 for a photo ID that expires every four to five years. I’m disappointed in that.

          the other stuff having a fee makes sense to me, but photo ID (not driver’s license)? at least the health card is free