The other day I became the new owner of a real-deal, legit Colorado drivers license. After standing in line for well over an hour and after assuring the nice DMV worker I was not a terrorist threat and my bags had never left my side (err wrong government inquisition), I was sent to another line to wait to take my picture. When it was time for my glamour shot, I stepped up and within 10 seconds of getting up there, my picture was taken and I was sent on my way. Immediatly the thoughts ran through my head-wait did I even smile? Was I looking at the camera? What is my name? Who am I? etc.etc.
So, I just got my drivers license in the mail. The picture is horrible. As to be expected. This is a piece that I will have to carry with me everywhere, show to every bar in town, it represents me. I hate it.
So, my idea is that when you go to the DMV to get your picture taken they take 3 shots (maybe even 2) they turn the screen around and you touch the picture you want. The end. No re-do's it wouldn't hold up any lines. You just get a say in what image will be in your wallet for the remainder of your life (in Colorado).
I am not being girly, or dramatic, or needy or pretentious, or rediculous or anything of the sorts. I'm just saying. It's America. Let me choose the picture on my license. And please hire nicer DMV workers.
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