Quote Originally Posted by DK
what purpose is this data base?
This pretty much says it all. Without an understanding of the basis of a discussion, how can you expect to provide a valid argument? There are many possible benefits to this type of card. I and others have stated them above.

That said, I agree that the U.S. government pretty much sucks at every system it implements (usually in terms of cost efficiency). I think you're right that extreme care should be taken in creating this ID system. I have no doubt that the top experts will have their hands in it.