Republicans talk about the SAVE Act as if it just requires a photo ID.
The voter registration and proof of citizenship requirements are the real problem, as most state driver's licenses won't count as valid ID.
Having to register in person with an overpriced passport, which most people don't need, or a birth certificate in your current name, is designed to frustrate millions of Americans, especially married women who changed their names.
Trump is begging Republicans to pass it for a reason.
@gwynnion And marriage discouraged.
I dont have my birth certificate because my parents held onto it, and never passed it down to me because they died without letting me know where the thing was hidden in their home.
@GreenRoc As an FYI, many states/counties will let you order a replacement copy of your BC if you need it for some reason. You typically have to provide a picture of your ID or similar because they won't give it out to just anyone. But if you need it for something, it's like $30 plus postage (and spoons to fill out government forms).
It's still not something that most people should need easy access to and requiring it for random things is absolutely toxic AF.
But in case you wanted yours and didn't know...
@faithisleaping the process of ordering one exists outside of my mental capabilities. I'll have to hire someone to help.
Thank you for the info.
I kinda knew replacements could be made, but I cant go through the process to get one.
@GreenRoc I get that and I'm not too surprised.
If I were local, I'd offer to help. It's basically the same process I went through to do my name change on mine. But I'm not. 😢
But, yeah, those processes are opaque and confusing at best. 😩
@faithisleaping I appreciate the kind thoughts, thank you.
I do have some support people around, but I keep forgetting to ask them to help.
I'll try to remember someday.
@GreenRoc If it's helpful, I can at least look up the process for you if you tell me what state you were born in.
Or not. I'm just trying to be helpful, not trying to insert myself where I'm not needed.
@GreenRoc Looks like you can get it from the California Department of Public Health and it's $31 plus whatever it costs to get it notarized (typically $10-15). Your social worker should be able to help you sort out of the rest of the details.
But it will involve getting the application notarized so you'll probably have to do it on a day when you feel up to leaving the house. Most banks and pack-and-ship places have notaries. Your social worker should be able to help you find one.
Good luck! 💜 And I'm sorry your parents kind of screwed you over on that one.
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