And how exactly am I supposed to memorize this image so that I may rapidly authenticate the bearer against all possible simulations if I can't see it?
There's no need for that. The fact that it's illegal for anyone but the FBI to use it as an identifier is the authentication. You need not look too closely at the image. :/
Edit: I assume from the downvotes that there are people who actually believe this is a good idea. Could someone who believes that please defend the idea so we can have a discussion about it? :)
Any downvotes were probably from people taking you seriously. Sarcasm doesn't translate well into text. At least, I'm assuming that you meant to be sarcastic, given your edit.
Since it's no longer downvoted, I think you're right.
I was being sarcastic, and didn't realize I hadn't indicated it well enough until your comment. Thanks for pointing it out; I'll try to be more explicit in the future. :)
There's no need for that. The fact that it's illegal for anyone but the FBI to use it as an identifier is the authentication. You need not look too closely at the image. :/
Edit: I assume from the downvotes that there are people who actually believe this is a good idea. Could someone who believes that please defend the idea so we can have a discussion about it? :)