[xdennis]

But the lists were compiled before Trump took office. Countries that have experience with totalitarianism don't make those lists to begin with.

That's why in France, for example, it's illegal for the government to keep track of people's race or religion. When the Nazis occupied France they used such documents to figure out who the Jews were.

[tiahura]

Countries that have experience with totalitarianism don't make those lists to begin with.

I’m pretty sure the German government has a list of people enrolled in the German socialized medical system.

[mafuy]

At least the list only includes payments but not health-related information

[shakow]

> it's illegal for the government to keep track of people's race

We don't even have the concept of “race”.

[disgruntledphd2]

Afaik, you can't even track marriages! Like, I get the historical reasons but I think a national statistical agency should be able to release aggregates.

[Jensson]

USA does force you to name your race whenever you apply for a job, and that is then sent to the government.

[heavyset_go]

Our government does, unfortunately

[freedomben]

We really don't seem to like learning the lessons of history