Does cashless society discriminate against the poor and elderly? (2019)

Re:Does cashless society discriminate against the poor and e... by sokoloff on Monday October 17, 2022 @07:30PM (#33240945)

I agree on the cash point, but I’m not even convinced that ID should be required for minimal, daily participation in society. Maybe a lack of ID prevents you driving, buying alcohol, or voting, but if you accept those consequences, you shouldn’t have to provide ID to anyone.

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Re:Does cashless society discriminate against the poor and e... by nine_zeros on Monday October 17, 2022 @11:11PM (#33242539)

You can't even get a bank account without an ID

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Re:Does cashless society discriminate against the poor and e... by sokoloff on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @06:24AM (#33245204)

All the more reason to ensure we support cash as a means of transacting in daily life.

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Re:Does cashless society discriminate against the poor and e... by brigandish on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @06:49AM (#33245397)

If we're talking daily participation, you don't (or shouldn't) need ID. For one off events like registration or entry, then ID is a fair requirement (sometimes).

I don't know who is arguing for bank accounts without ID though.

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