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Melon

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36. I get it. I've got a long term degenerative health issue

Reply to PatSeg (Reply #34)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 08:36 PM

7 hrs ago

During bad times I really leave my house as little as possible.

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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 Yesterday OP

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

It would be really hard if you lived alone for sure AZJonnie Yesterday #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 9 hrs ago #31

ID. You have no ID? Melon 9 hrs ago #32

I have no driver's license or state issued identification card. rsdsharp 8 hrs ago #33

I've been house-bound for several years now PatSeg 8 hrs ago #34

I get it. I've got a long term degenerative health issue Melon 7 hrs ago #36

In recent years, PatSeg 7 hrs ago #37

Poorly and on the margins RockRaven Yesterday #2

I imagine so. I found it interesting that here in California it took until 2014... PeaceWave 15 hrs ago #20

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

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

It's not about ID, it's about ID that shows proof of citizenship. Nevilledog 19 hrs ago #12

They goto payday lenders Johonny 18 hrs ago #15

Check cashing places ask for ID also in my experience EX500rider 11 hrs ago #24

That's right, I forgot about the payday lenders. Haggard Celine 11 hrs ago #28

It can be horrible. Blue Full Moon Yesterday #6

such concern! Skittles Yesterday #7

I don't think one could Figarosmom Yesterday #8

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

Just idle curiosity, eh? Torchlight 20 hrs ago #10

I think it's a fair question PCIntern 18 hrs ago #17

What do you think their motivation is? BannonsLiver 17 hrs ago #19

You don't do the things that require one, generally. You might find work-arounds (people who look the other way, WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #11

You can do many things with expired ID which isn't acceptable under voter ID acts dsc 18 hrs ago #13

You'll need your birth certificate or passport Dave says 18 hrs ago #16

I know some without a DL or State or Federal issued ID GusBob 18 hrs ago #14

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

They didnt go to college, work for a family business and don't drive. haele 14 hrs ago #21

While I can understand much of what you say here... PeaceWave 14 hrs ago #22

Your driver's license will not be sufficient under the SAVE Act Quiet Em 13 hrs ago #23

Why are you asking why people don't have something NOT EVEN INCLUDED AS PROOF TO VOTE obamanut2012 11 hrs ago #25

elderly people, who no longer drive UpInArms 11 hrs ago #26

Off the grid, man. Off the grid lame54 11 hrs ago #27

Proof of citizenship is required when you register to vote. Katinfl 11 hrs ago #29

Yeah PJMcK 11 hrs ago #30

Trump says you need a picture ID to buy groceries. Norrrm 8 hrs ago #35

Sometimes its an elderly person who is being taken creeksneakers2 4 hrs ago #38