re: #244 oaktree

Of course that also results in a wider national system (which to an extent is in place already). And some aspects of the state licensing would probably/eventually be subsumed into a nationally-controlled program.

The primary issue then becomes how well managed that bureaucracy is, and how well the technology is secured and used on the user-end. Biometrics, secure use, etc. Though I expect that the card would also see a lot of unofficial, informal, insecure use as wider usage creeps through society. (Similar to how SS# has essentially become a national ID number as various organizations have “used” it; e.g. my college ID# was my SS# with a “1” added on the end. :p )

Well I think the infrastructure should be nationally controlled but control over the individual licensing should still be under the control of the state, agency, military branch or whatever that controls them now.

Basically you have access to update the system for the properties that you own. So the State of California can set your driving privileges, parole status, etc. Military can set your active duty status, discharge type, VA benefits etc.