Why do opponents believe a national ID card will do little to prevent terrorism?
First, opponents say that identification technology is not reliable at this time. Moreover, there can be errors in government databases, which can also fall prey to hackers. Even if we had the technology, opponents argue, an ID card only confirms your identity and history, not what you intend to do. Those 9/11 terrorists who were not on government “watch list” might not have been caught by a national ID system. Finally, it is unclear what would be required to get an ID — passports and driver’s licenses are easily forged.
