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Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

A national identification system is a standardized ID system that provides a unique identification number or card to all citizens, which can be used to verify identity and access various services. Proponents argue that it enhances security, streamlines identification processes, and helps prevent identity fraud. Opponents argue that it raises privacy concerns, could lead to increased government surveillance, and may infringe on individual freedoms.

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Yes
40%
No

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 @8XLR4JX  from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only if regulations protecting individual privacy rights and preventing government overreach are also included

 @9Q5P6YV from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

We already have that. It’s a social security number.

 @B4HSVK2 from Kansas  answered…1yr1Y

No, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

 @9S6LZV2 from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

No, we already have this in the form of social security. However, we should address strengthening its ability to prevent fraud

 @9R6H2FT from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

No, this is literally the Mark of the Beast. What sane person would ever say yes to this? Hell no. I belong to Jesus.

 @9KHJQKJ  from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

No, it should be available optionally, but not mandated

 @9PZ2HB5 from New Jersey  answered…2yrs2Y

No, because I can only see ways that the government can abuse it like how the Chinees Communist Party uses their surveillance system on it's own citizens while also to some extent with foreigners.

 @9SFFBTR from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

No, we already have social security numbers

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Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

Congressional Democrats broadly denounced the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Friday morning, after Republicans started accusing Sen. Elizabeth Warren of excusing violence.“No one's condoning this,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.). “Violence never is the right answer for anything. And it was a horrible murder, a tragic loss for his family.” Warren this week condemned the shooting, but added that people “can be pushed only so far.”"We'll say it over and over," Warren said on MSNBC’S “The ReidOut.” " Violence is never the answer. This guy [Luigi Mangione] gets a trial who's allegedly killed the CEO of UnitedHealth, but you can only push people so far, and then they start to take matters into their own hands."In a statement to POLITICO, Warren said, “Violence is never the answer. Period. I should have been much clearer that there is never a justification for murder.” Top Republicans denounced Warren's comments and the walked-back rhetoric, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) calling it “inappropriate and dangerous.”Some House Democrats asked about the incident on Thursday pivoted the conversation to discuss policy options on health care or gun safety.“I don't really know that this is really a space that Congress normally weighs in on,” said Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). “But at the end of the day, I think it’s an opportunity, because now people are talking about health care and to talk about the fact that this industry has honestly not been as helpful as it could be.”“Violence is never the answer,” said Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.). “We know that there are people suffering, there’s great challenges in healthcare. There's great challenges, and people have, in fact, been wronged, but a process of governance is the way to address that, not violence.”And Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) who denounced the murder, said the killer should be prosecuted and that “I do know that allegedly a ghost gun was used, and we should also ban ghost guns. There's no reason for them beyond the streets.”

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