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As points of fact, not everyone has a face, and it has not yet been proven that they are uniquely identifiable.

Never mind the possibility of Hollywood-quality fakes.

I have occasionally considered starting a religion with a tenet of wearing uniform clothing (subject to weather) and identical masks whenever out in public. There's ample precedent from other religions. I figure it might even be profitable, from selling the "official" uniforms and masks, and from the overpriced cafe in the meetings hall.

99.99% of people have a face. You don't make laws or social rules for the tiny minority, you make them for the vast majority. Exceptions and caveats to the laws/rules to protect the interests of the minority are fine. But the general structure should suit the needs of the general populace.

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