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Originally Posted by Jason14h
Like I said a simple text or email for renewal would take care of 80% of people - confirm your address, upload picture , pay a small fee, done. It’s simple .
The security risk is way lower on an image taken in real time from your phone vs going to Walmart and getting a picture “authenticated” from a Walmart photoshop . The same technology the airport use is now avail in apps for facial recognition
Drivers licence renewals are also a complete scam
And guess what - the government mandates how a renewal works for them too !
A private registry can’t offer online renewal where you upload your new picture and they send you a new license automatically
Literally the only difference on a renewal is the picture . Actually a drivers license you at least have to pay any outstanding fines, and sometimes take an eye exam !
People accepting these industries/policies is mind blowing . Any excuse to take more money from your pockets!
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I think we are vastly underestimating the value the world places on a secure passport issuance and renewal system. Some sort of approach where you just text something in would be massively ripe for abuse. Any loss of trust in our passport systems likely means loss of visa waiver problems and just generally a pain in the you know what. I could care less about the current cost of a passport renewal, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to my travel costs, especially considering they last ten years and it’s one of the most respected passports around.