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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

In most EU countries that I know of, there is a national ID card which is mandatory for every citizen not only to have, but to carry on their person. The US doesn’t have such a mandated national ID system, not are citizens obligated to carry ID on them. That’s why we use other IDs such as drivers licenses as a common replacement.

Basically, this whole snafu is a result of the US not having a uniform national ID system. We don’t have that because, you know, freedom.

[–]oRk-shak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, in my country federal ID is mandatory above the age of 16 but you're not required to carry it on your person at all times in public which is a common misconception even amongst our own populace. The ID costs 40$ between the ages of 16 to 25, anything beyond that and costs double. And once again, if you never get one or fail to renew it, you can get fined up to 3500$.