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EX500rider

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24. Check cashing places ask for ID also in my experience

Reply to Johonny (Reply #15)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 04:32 PM

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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