kontiki wrote:

If have heard not one single tangible bit of evidence from anyone
that requiring a picture ID for pilot license will do anything
to justify the cost and inconvenience when it comes to enhancing
national security.

Neither have I, but...

In my opinion the whole picture ID thing is feel-good lawmaking
that will cost more money and inconvenience in order to provide
an illusion of greater security.

I think its a bit more than an illusion. Children in some Middle and
High Schools are being required to display school issued ID's.. It helps
to sort out who belongs and who doesnt. Every little bit helps. I have
an ID for work, an ID for the airport (city owned, joint use airport), a
photo on my DL, a photo on my concealed handgun license.. but my pilot
certificate, run by the US Govt doesn't have a photo on it? Heck, even
the dependent's military ID just to be able to shop at AAFES (the
military version of SuperWalmart) has a picture.

This is my opinion and I'm sure most people will disagree with me.

You are entitled to yours, and I disagree with you.
Dave