I'm all for a national ID with fingerprint recognition and a photo, with some caveats...
1. It also acts as a drivers license, firearms license, social security card,voter ID, passport, and any other state or federal license/ID required by law.
2. It would not be attached to any financial, employment, or other private information, including medical insurance.
3. It could only be issued to US Citizens.
4. It would be required to be carried on your person at all times, and could be demanded to be presented to any LEO at any time. Failure to have or present the card would result in immediate deportation.