Should convenience-based ID checks outweigh human dignity in refugee services?
I've been volunteering at a refugee support center in Berlin for two years, and I've seen how strict identification rules keep people from accessing basic services like healthcare. The government argues that digital ID checks prevent fraud and terrorism, but I've watched a woman with a valid passport be denied housing because her voiceprint authentication failed twice. Is absolute security worth sacrificing the dignity of those who can't fit into a system built for convenience?