Quote Originally Posted by Gambatte View Post
In the other countries I lived in having ID card is considered the most normal thing in the world. People would not imagine there are countries without id cards.
How does a person prove his/her identity without identity card?
Passport or driving licence? Many don't have them.

To prove my identity or address here I was asked 1) my mother's name, 2) my gas bill. They don't prove my identity or my address.

So, how does a person prove his/her identity without id card?
He doesn't.
It's only normal because people are forced to comply. If the individual was given a choice without fear of prejudice, then I think most wouldn't carry it.

Now you asked the question, 'how does a person prove his/her identity without an identity card?'

The answer you gave was he doesn't, which is wrong. A person's identity can be established by DNA or fingerprints. That doesn't imply you then have the right to hammer an inked finger down on a sheet of paper. What it does mean is that in situations of wrong doing, the culprit's identity can be established.

For instance: if someone runs into the back of your car how do you ascertain identity. The person could give you the wrong name and address and the car could be cloned. In these situations I think we should exchange fingerprints as well as names and addresses. That way you're more certain of getting the culprit to pay the damage.