I had to renew my driver's license recently because there was a change in address. The funny thing about driver's licenses and other such ids is that there's always this moment when you realize that there will be a picture taken. I say funny because I think it's strictly a woman thing to get "gussied" up for a picture - any picture - even an id picture.
When I walked up to the counter, the man behind it asked me if I had any changes to the information. I told him that everything was current except for the address to which he smiled politely. I could see that he kinda smirked a little when he turned around to get something and it was that "I've been down this road before and I'm not going to tell you to update your weight because I don't want you to come across the counter and smack me" kind of smirk. Had he told me that, I would have maybe added some weight to what was listed on my driver's license but he didn't so I didn't.
I wonder how many people have the correct height and weight on their driver's licenses and how far off they are from the truth. It's a white lie I know. I mean the coroner isn't going to go by what's listed on your driver's license if you die and it's not like anyone really expects it to be the truth. But, really is it just wishful thinking on our parts? Maybe next year when I have to get my license renewed I will actually weigh what it says on my driver's license or maybe I'll just fess up and have them put "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS" on it.
i have so little faith in government lately... i just don't think "vital information" really matters anymore because there's not enough manpower in the world to check and double check... i couldn't believe how long it took for me to get a passport. i really think that if you wanted to disappear in the united states, you could do it quite successfully. so sad...
Posted by: mamazilla | January 27, 2008 at 09:03 AM